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The pinetress wick water out of the clouds
which drips into the underground aquaducts to provide
fresh water for the island. |
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In the late 1700's a terrible battle
was fought in these gulches between Lanai and Big
Island warriors.
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Rich, red, lava soil lends itself to lush
vegetation growth. |
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From the Lanaihale Overlook you can
peer 2000-feet down into the Hauola Gulch.
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The lush rainforest give way to mountain
scrub as the altitude increases. |
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The summit of Munro Trail is Mount
Lanaihale, meaning House of Lanai". It reaches
3,370 feet above the island.
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Fingers of ridges support the growth for
thousands of Cook Island Pines, the life-blood of Lanai. |
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On a clear day, 6 islands can often
be seen from the summit: O'ahu, Molokai, Maui, Kaho'olawe,
Big Island, and, of course, Lanai.
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Beauty in nature as far as the eye can
see! |
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