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Kamakou Preserve

Molokai, HI
Entrance to Pepe'opae Bog Trail
Pelekunu Valley Moloka'i
Pepe'opae Bog
Kamakou Preserve boardwalk
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Ranked #13 of 46 attractions in Molokai
5.0 of 5 stars 4 Reviews
Description: Molokai's rain forest preserve.
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Seattle, Washington
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23 reviews 23 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Ruff Ride”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012
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We made it 10 miles in of a 16 mile long road. It had been raining for a few days before we went. Very bumpy-almost enough to make you car sick. We had a 4 wheel dive jeep and plenty of experience driving one, but you get to a point around that 10 mile mark and you start thinking about... More

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“A Must See”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 8, 2011
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The other reviews cover this experience pretty well. The first ten miles of the road require a vehicle that at least has high clearance. Foolhardy enough to go in a basic 2wd car? Don't. You'll make it about six miles in. Ask me how I know. Once you get a high clearance truck (preferably 4wd) you can make it to... More

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“OMG! World Class Wilderness Experience!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 29, 2010
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I already posted on the Forum about the drive up here. The rain forest of Kamakou Preserve lies near the summit of Molokai's highest mountain. Here you will find more than 250 species of Hawaiian plants - at least 219 of which can be found nowhere else in the world. This lush rain forest is also home to countless native... More

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NJ
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173 reviews 173 reviews
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262 helpful votes 262 helpful votes
“Highlight of the Island”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 22, 2009
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This is remote but worth it. The guide books will give you directions to the road that takes you here. The first 10 miles to the Waikolu Lookout can be handled in a high clearance 2 wheel drive vehicle so long as it is dry. The road just wasn't bad enough that a 4 wheel drive was really necessary on... More

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