Pālāʻau State Park

Lovely place❤ud83dudc99

Wonderful but sorry no tourist

One of the most beautiful, unspoiled locations on the planet with a spectacular view of the Kalaupapa Peninsula. The beauty is juxtaposed to the agony experienced 2000+ feet below by generations of families with leprosy. Try to be here when the clouds pass through the park, eerie yet cool and beautiful. The long haired pines lace the trails as you head to phallic rock for any number of fertility rituals (Google it). Eucalyptus trees fill the air with their pungent odour as the wind whispers through the pines. You will not find a place more natural, organic or peaceful in Hawaii! And of course there is always the Mule ride that starts very close by!

Nice walk to a lovely view.

I very much enjoyed the trails here especially the lookout, it is quite an impressive drop in elevation from here. There is ample room for camping if you are so inclined. The trees here make a lot of noise in the wind, very pleasant.