Hike· Molokai· Hawaii

Kamakou Preserve

21° 6.4′ N · 156° 52.1′ W

A primeval montane rainforest below Molokai's 4,970 ft summit, Kamakou, with a boardwalk across the Pepeopae bog and views down into Pelekunu Valley.

Practical

Go Hawaii: reached by four-wheel drive; rare endemic plants and birds. Coast Pilot 10 gives Kamakou as 4,970 ft. Coordinate is the GNIS summit position. The Waikolu Lookout (OSM 21.1306, -156.9212) is on the way up. Road is impassable when wet; go with a 4WD and local advice.

Best for

A cool rainforest day away from the boat

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