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Kalalau Lookout
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PHOTOS |
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Click on a
thumbnail to see a larger version of the
photo |
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OVERVIEW |
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This
glorious lookout provides you with a
panoramic view of the Kalalau Valley, the
largest valley on Na Pali. This point and
the less frequented Pu'u o Kila Lookout
provides the greatest views of the Pacific.
The Kalalau Valley was inhabited until 1919.
The Kalalau Trail, an 11-mile hike down
steep seacliffs, through waterfalls and to
the ocean, is one of the most popular in the
world. Views from the lookout change minute
to minute depending on the ever-present
clouds. If the clouds are coming from
inland, they usually disappear quickly.
However, if there is a cloud bank moving in
from the ocean, it usually lasts
indefinitely. At 4,000 foot elevation, the
air here is much cooler than along the coast
or in the valleys.
Nene, the Hawaiian goose, are often seen in
the parking lots and along the road here.
Take care not to run over them as they
prefer to walk rather than fly and are
easily hit by cars. These two lookouts are
the end of the road - several trails of
varying lengths lead down the cliffs. |
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DIRECTIONS |
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Take
Highway 50 west from Hanapepe toward Waimea.
Turn right on Waimea Canyon Road just after
Mile Marker #23. Kalalau Lookout is located
near the end of the road at Mile Marker #18.
Pu'u o Kila Lookout is just a little further
at the absolute end of the road. |
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