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Palaau State Park
North Molokai, Hawaii
Palaau State Park is a 234 acre forest park
on a North Molokai cliff about 1600 feet above
Kalaupapa and the Makanalua Peninsula.
Palaau Park is the only place you can view Kalaupapa
if you are not planning to get there by scaling a
cliff, by riding a mule, by plane, or by boat.
The rocky formation pictured below is called Phallic Rock
and it is said that women who bring offerings to
this rock, and spend the night near it, will
become pregnant by the next day!
Photo Credit: Hawaii Tourism Japan
The most popular attractions in Palaau State Park
are two trails: One leading to a scenic lookout
on a cliff high above the Makanalua Peninsula
and the Kalaupapa leprosy colony and one leading
to a geological structure known as Phallic Rock
Most if the park is filled with ironwood, koa, cypress,
and eucalyptus forests but there also some meadow areas.
Facilities include a picnic shelter, picnic tables,
parking, and toilets, but no drinking water.
Camping is allowed in a specific area with a permit.
For more information about camping in the park
call 808-567-6618.
The Palaau State Park is located at the end of the
Kalae Highway, about three miles north of Kualapuu
and 8 or 10 miles from the town of Kaunakakai.
See also
Kalaupapa National Historic Park
Other Attractions on Molokai
Activities on Molokai
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