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Central Molokaʻi · Short viewpoint walk

Pālāʻau State Park Lookout Walk

Walk to a view over Kalaupapa Peninsula and read the wayside exhibits. This is a topside visit, not access to the settlement.

Kalaupapa Peninsula — aerial view of the lookout subject, not the lookout trail
Kalaupapa Peninsula — aerial view of the lookout subject, not the lookout trail · NPS Photo

Plan your visit

Check the linked trail guidance for current access and conditions. Confirm the route length against your starting point, carry water, and turn back if weather or footing deteriorates.

Trail details

  • Difficulty: Moderate
  • Route distance: 0.7 miles
  • Duration: ~25 min

App route estimates; distance depends on the route and starting point. Confirm access with the original trail source.

Trail map

View community-mapped paths for this trail. This map does not confirm current access or replace an official trail map.