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The ultimate adventure guide
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
04/27/2022
Pala'au State Park is a short drive from the Molokai Airport, making it a natural destination for visitors to the island.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
04/27/2022
A covered picnic pavilion sits in the center of a grassy lawn area that is available to camp at with a permit.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
04/27/2022
Vault toilet facilities at the trailhead to the Phallic Rock and the Kalaupapa Overlook, two of the main attractions inside the state park.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
04/27/2022
The walking path to Kalaupapa Overlook is paved and is ADA accessible.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
04/27/2022
Overlooking the historic town of Kalaupapa from 1000' above.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
04/27/2022
The trail to the Phallic Rock is hardpacked dirt, and is the harder of the two trails.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
04/27/2022
Kauleonanahoa Phallic Rock, a fertility rock inside the park.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
04/27/2022
Petroglyphs can be seen along the Phallic Rock hike.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
04/27/2022
The State Park is also the gateway to those embarking on the permitted Kalaupapa Trail hike.