If you ever thought about visiting the Kalaupapa Colony - which is now a part of the Kaulapapa National Historical Park Service, one must make reservations, and you can get down there via a mule, or airplane. See this link for information about visiting this Historical Colony/Park - https://www.nps.gov/kala/index.htm My coworker told me about this place called - "Kalaupapa Overlook", as it was the next best thing to see, if you can't actually make it down to the Kalaupapa Colony. A short drive from Kaunakakai...........I would say it about a 7 to 8 mile drive from Kaunakakai town. As you get to the lookout, there is a paved parking lot where you can park your car for free. Upon exiting your rental car, please look for a sign in the parking lot that will direct you to see either the Phallic Rock, or the Kalaupapa Overlook. The very short hike down to the Kalaupapa Overlook is along a paved pathway, so walking down to the lookout is very safe, and easy to do. From the parking lot, to the Kalaupapa lookout area is probably a 1 to 2 minute walk..........an easy walk, not strenuous at all. When you get to the Kalaupapa Overlook, you will be treated to a breathtaking view of the Kalaupapa Colony! By the lookout area, you will see some signs (bummers that the signs were pretty worn tho) that will explain a little history about the Kalaupapa Colony. Worth the trip to get out here to see it! So beautifu!!! read more

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Amazing view and nice trees but its a little creepy. Where is the MISSING WOMAN who "vanished" here after "hitting" a worker with her car? creepy. sounds like a local issue that got swept under the rug.... .... ... ... I also didn't see any leopards with my binoculars. They said there are leopards here... read more

Still enjoyable. Stopped by since i was on the island after my last visit yrs ago. Its worth the stop, take in the scenery and learn a lil. Dont forget to make the walk to the Phallic Rock...interesting legend. read more

Kalaupapa Overlook - Parks Near Me - Hoolehua, Hawaii

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BEAUTIFUL LOOKOUT! *A must-see destination in Molokai!* It's a bit of drive from downtown, so since you're in the area, I would recommend stopping by at the Kualapu'u Cookhouse and Kualapu'u Market on the way for some good local grub. The lookout has about 10 parking spots, easy to park, and then there's a trail that leads you out to the overlook. It's about a 5 mins walk (maybe less than that) to the overlook. They warn you to stay along the rails, so don't get too adventurous... If you need to use the bathroom, there's both men and women bathrooms with about 3 stalls each. It's like a typical park/beach bathroom. It's alright. Once you get to the lookout, you will see a scenic top view of the peninsula and settlement where they dropped off the lepers colony. Apparently there's no way to get down there except via the mule ride. It looks so peaceful there and I'm glad we saw a overview of it. Also at the lookout there's about 5 signs that describe the history and origin of the peninsula. *A must-see destination in Molokai!* read more

Beautifully maintained area. Nice parking, restrooms and nicely maintained trail. Amazing view of Kalaupapa Leper's Colony. Humbling read more

A great view of the Kalaupapa settlement along with lots of information. A good parking lot, well-maintained path, restrooms, Signs are a bit faded and some are difficult to read. Overall, definitely worth a stop! read more

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