Pālāʻau State Park — Attraction in Molokai

We visited Pala'au state park whilst our visit to Molokai with my partner in May 2024. It was free to visit at that time, I don't know if that's still the case. There was ample parking as it's not busy, you may even have it to yourself at the time you visit, we only saw a few people. Your a short walk from both attractions, the views at the kalaupapa lookout are stunning looking towards the Kalaupapa peninsula where the leprosy colony stayed. You also can look towards the highest sea cliffs in the world past the peninsula. There is lots of information boards telling you the history of the colony and tell you about father Demian. There uesd to be a mule trail down to peninsula but I think its still closed and has been since covid and hasn't reopened as far as I know. The other attraction is the Phallic rock (the rock of fertility) which is a short walk through the forest. I highly recommend visiting Pala'au state park whilst your staying in Molokai. Steve and...

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...

This park was small but very awesome. There were 2 small trails to an amazing view of the Kalaupapa peninsula and the phallic rock. I chose this as my camping ground for the trip and what an amazing choice. I had the whole place to myself with a bathroom and covered outdoor shower with excellent overall privacy and quietness. The temperatures are about 15° cooler here than near the beach. From what I understand, Jerry the park caretaker has done all this excellent work to make it beautiful. Check-in with him at his place just to the left before the park to get info on your camp reservation....