This trail is located at the southern tip of Lanai
just before the ancient Kaunolu
Village. The trail traverses the scrubby
landscape here and points out the botanical wonders
of the area.
As this sign indicates, a footpath
of lava cobbles connected the village of Mamaki to
the freshwater stream the runs through the gulch beside
the Halulu
Heiau. The stream was called Pa'ao after
the chief of Tahiti who brought new gods to Hawaii
in the 13th Century.
Useful Information:
Do Not remove any of the vegetation or introduce
any new plants or seeds to the area
Stay on the trail
Wear sturdy shoes, a hat, and sunscreen
Bring water - there are no facilities anywhere
nearby
This area is accessible only by 4-wheel drive
vehicles - check on road conditions before starting
out
DIRECTIONS:
Take Highway 440 west out of Lanai City toward Kaumalapau
Harbor. Go past the airport turnoff and take the next
left Kaupili Road, an unmarked dirt road. Travel approximately
2.5 miles to a yellow standpipe on the right. Turn
right on this rocky road which descends downhill about
3 miles to Kaunolu Village. This trail is located
on the right before the village.
