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PAGE TWO DESCRIPTIONS PAPOHAKU RANCH LANDS This part of Molokai Ranch has
pheasants, wild turkeys and mongooses thriving in Molokai’s West
WEST END AND MAUNALOA TWON End arid climate. This area has a grid of roads, fire hydrants and
underground facilities leading to available house lots.
KALUAKOI GOLF COURSE at the Kaluakoi Resort. This course,
known for its incredible views and its roaming deer and game birds, THE LODGE AT MOLOKAI RANCH This upscale hotel is located
is the only course in Hawaii with five playing holes along the coast- in the center of 65,000 acres of ranchlands in Maunaloa Town with
line. Call (808) 552-0255 for tee times and information. an excellent restaurant and a wonderful activities center. A member
of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, the hotel has a second location
SHERATONS, THE SURF SPOT This is Molokai’s best known win- called THE BEACH
ter wave spot, with big surf in NW to W swells. The waves barrel in
toward the west end of Molokai at a Kepuhi Bay. VILLAGE AT MOLOKAI RANCH, located behind a locked gate
and down a dirt road at Kaupoa Beach. This upscale village offers
KALUAKOI RESORT Opened in 1977 on 6700 acres of land, the two-bedroom canvas sided “tentalows” with private baths and first
resort includes a hotel, condos, a restaurant, and an ocean-front golf class amenities. This resort is fantastic for the whole family. Call
course. The resort sits in front of little Kepuhi Beach. Just north of (808) 660-2824 or visit www.molokairanch.com.
the golf course is a tiny beach called Pohakumauliuli, sheltered by a
black cinder outcropping. The snorkeling there is excellent. A mile HORSEBACK ON MOLOKAI RANCH The ranch has a fully
further north there are two more nice sheltered coves for swimming, equipped rodeo arena where you can learn rodeo skills.Or you can
called Kawakiu Nui and Kawakiu Iki. The large basalt outcropping enjoy the scenic 2-hour Kaana Trail ride. Contact MolokaiCowboy
south of the resort is called Kaiaka Rock. It once had a heiau on top, Connection at (808) 552-2900.
but weather has since demolished it. Libby’s pineapple crop used to
be transported to offshore ships here, as is evidenced by a corroded HIKING & MOUNTAIN BIKING Molokai Fish and Dive leads hik-
winch and cable car. The beach to the south is Papohaku Beach. It ers on six hikes from novice to advanced Paniolo Camp. (808) 558-
is one of Hawaii’s widest and finest sandy beaches. 8109. Mountain bike excursions are available for any of 100+ miles
of trails, including dirt roads and singletrack. Excellent mountain
PAPOHAKU BEACH This 2-mile long, beautiful beach is 100 yards bikes may be rented at the Molokai Ranch Lodge.
wide at low tide, and is one of Hawaii’s best beaches. However, al-
though the water is inviting, offshore currents are treacherous! Be
careful not to become a part of the food chain!