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Maunahui Road,
Central Molokai
Approximately nine miles into your journey to the Waikolu Lookout is an 75-foot long indention in the earth known as the Sandalwood Pit. This hole was dug in the early 1800's by King Kamehameha's men to the exact width and breadth of the cargo hold of a ship. Sandalwood was a much sought-after fragrant wood which grew in the forests of above Waikolu Valley. The wood was cut and placed in the pit. Once the pit was filled, the wood was carried by the commoners down to the waiting ship that would export it to China. In return for a cargo-hold filled with sandalwood the King would receive the ship on its return trip. Kamehameha gained a very large fleet of ships with this monopoly. This business, continued by the King's heirs, virtually annihilated the sandalwood tree from existence in Hawaii.
Directions:
Coming from Kaunakakai on Highway 460 toward the airport, turn onto Maunahui Road on the right, immediately before the bridge, just before Mile Marker #4. The road turns into a dirt road just after the Homelanie Cemetery. Continue on the dirt road for approximately 9 miles. The Sandalwood Pit will be on the left side of the road.
Useful Information:
Located next to the road - a small sign tells the history of the pit
Central Molokai
Approximately nine miles into your journey to the Waikolu Lookout is an 75-foot long indention in the earth known as the Sandalwood Pit. This hole was dug in the early 1800's by King Kamehameha's men to the exact width and breadth of the cargo hold of a ship. Sandalwood was a much sought-after fragrant wood which grew in the forests of above Waikolu Valley. The wood was cut and placed in the pit. Once the pit was filled, the wood was carried by the commoners down to the waiting ship that would export it to China. In return for a cargo-hold filled with sandalwood the King would receive the ship on its return trip. Kamehameha gained a very large fleet of ships with this monopoly. This business, continued by the King's heirs, virtually annihilated the sandalwood tree from existence in Hawaii.
Directions:
Coming from Kaunakakai on Highway 460 toward the airport, turn onto Maunahui Road on the right, immediately before the bridge, just before Mile Marker #4. The road turns into a dirt road just after the Homelanie Cemetery. Continue on the dirt road for approximately 9 miles. The Sandalwood Pit will be on the left side of the road.
Useful Information:
Located next to the road - a small sign tells the history of the pit
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