Pepeopae Bog Trail - Kaunakakai, HI

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Pepeopae Bog Trail


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Pepeopae Bog Trail is a thirty minute one way walk through peat bogs and lush boggy rainforest. This trail leads to a vista of the North Molokai coastline from 3,700 feet elevation. The boardwalk trail is maintained by volunteers for the Nature Conservancy. The boards are covered with wire grates to prevent slipping into the bog, which results in wet shoes and feet. This trail is rare opportunity to experience a rain forest ecosystem up close and personal.

For a guided tour of the area, Nature Conservancy staff and volunteers lead a monthly hike along the narrow boardwalk through the preserve. Hike leaders will meet visitors at the Molokai airport in the morning, serve as interpretive guides through the preserve, and return visitors to the airport in the afternoon. Space is limited.

Facilities: Unknown

Reservations: Reservations are required for the guided tour along Pepeopae Bog Trail.

Best Time To Visit: Pepeopae Bog Trail is open year round. It is not recommended to use this trail during the rainy season.

Fees: A deposit is required for the guided tour.

Accessibility: Unknown

Rules: Unknown

Directions: To reach Pepeopae Bog Trail from Kaunakakai go west on Hwy 460 for 3.5 miles. Turn right before the bridge at the Homelani Cemetery sign onto Maunahui Road/Molokai Forest Reserve Road. This turns to a dirt road at about .25 mile. Pass through the Molokai Forest Reserve to the 10 mile point and the Waikolu Lookout. The Kamakou Preserve begins at this point. The Trailhead is another 2.6 miles over an undulating and sometimes very muddy road. Stay to the left as the road splits. You may have to walk these last two miles to reach the trailhead it the road is muddy. From the trailhead, the trail follows a boardwalk to the lookout.

Address

Division of State Parks

P.O. Box 621

Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii 96809

Phone
General: (808) 587-0300
(808) 553-5236

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