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Kawakiu Iki. The large basalt canvas sided “tentalows” with private
outcropping south of the resort is called baths and first class amenities. This resort
Kaiaka Rock. It once had a heiau on top, is fantastic for the whole family. Call
but weather has since demolished it. (808) 660-2824 or visit
Libby's pineapple crop used to be www.molokairanch.com.
transported to offshore ships here, as is HORSEBACK ON MOLOKAI RANCH
evidenced by a corroded winch and cable The ranch has a fully equipped rodeo
car. The beach to the south is Papohaku arena where you can learn rodeo skills. Or
Beach. It is one of Hawaii's widest and you can enjoy the scenic 2-hour Kaana
finest sandy beaches.
Trail ride. Contact Molokai Cowboy
PAPOHAKU BEACH This 2-mile long, Connection at (808) 552-2900.
beautiful beach is 100 yards wide at low HIKING & MOUNTAIN BIKING
tide, and is one of Hawaii's best beaches. Molokai Fish and Dive leads hikers on six
However, although the water is inviting, hikes from novice to advanced starting at
offshore currents are treacherous! Be the Molokai Ranch Paniolo Camp. (808)
careful not to become a part of the food 558-8109. Mountain bike excursions are
chain!
available for any of 100+ miles of trails,
PAPOHAKU RANCH LANDS This part including dirt roads and singletrack.
of Molokai Ranch has pheasants, wild Excellent mountain bikes may be rented at
turkeys and mongooses thriving in the Molokai Ranch Lodge.
Molokai's West End arid climate. This BIG GAME HUNTING Axis deer were
area has a grid of roads, fire hydrants and introduced to Molokai under royal
underground facilities leading to available protection by Kamehameha V in January
house lots.
1868. Polynesian boar and Spanish goats
THE LODGE AT MOLOKAI RANCH also flourish on the island. Two Molokai
This upscale hotel is located in the center game hunters provide a high quality guide
of 65,000 acres of ranchlands in Maunaloa service into private lands for bow or rifle
Town with an excellent restaurant and a hunts. Longtime cowboy Joey Joao of
wonderful activities center. A member of Hawaiian Kine Hunting (808) 336-0095
Small Luxury Hotels of the World, the has access to the 45,000 acres of Molokai
hotel has a second location called THE Ranch on the West End where hunters
BEACH VILLAGE AT MOLOKAI may stalk game birds, or axis deer of the
RANCH, located behind a locked gate and original Kamehameha herd, now
down a dirt road at Kaupoa Beach. This estimated to be over 10,000 head. Walter
upscale village offers two-bedroom Naki (808) 558-8184 takes hunters to
