Halawa Valley at a Glance
Located on the eastern shore of Molokai, Halawa Valley is one of the island's top recreational areas. It has everything you may ever want in a travel spot: nice mountains to hike and camp in and beach parks to swim and fish at.
Halawa Valley has a rich history. It was first settled by people from the Marquesas Islands in the 7th century. For many years, this area was extensively cultivated with taro due to its fertile soil. Also, many heiaus (places of worship) were built here and young men who dreamed of becoming kahunas came from all the islands and went to the valley to learn and practice sacred spells.
The taro-growing in Halawa Valley ended after the area was hit by two tsunamis, one in 1946 and one in 1957, which covered the valley with plant-destroying salt. Today, only a few families still live in the valley and the area is mainly used for recreational purposes, such as camping, hiking, fishing, swimming and surfing.
Two of the main attractions in Halawa Valley are two beautiful waterfalls, the 250-foot (76 m) Moaula Falls and the 500-foot (152 m) Hipuapua Falls. Moaula can be accessed more easily, so it’s a little more popular.
Legend has it that a big lizard, a mo‘o, lives in the pool at the base of the waterfall. Visitors who wish to swim in it must first drop a ti leaf on the surface of the water. If it floats, it is ok and safe to swim here. If it sinks, the mo‘o is not happy and doesn’t want you to enter the water.
These waterfalls, however, are located on private property, so you will need to get permission from the land owners to reach the falls or come with a local guide who has a permit.
Although Halawa Valley is as close to nature as you can get, life's most comfortable amenities are still available: from restrooms and barbecue grills to protected beaches and a picnic pavilion.
Getting to Halawa Valley is easy. Just take Highway 450 east, all the way to its end. The valley is located about 30 miles (48 km) from Kaunakakai.
Halawa Valley in Bullet Points
- One of Molokai's top recreational areas
- Valley is home to many plants and animals and features
two amazing waterfalls
- Located on Highway 450 in East Molokai
Halawa Valley Location
Address: End of E. Kamehameha V Hwy, Halawa, Hawaii 96748
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