Phallic Rock (Kaule O Nanahoa)

Molokai Ancient Site Guide

Phallic Rock (Kaule O Nanahoa)

Phallic Rock, also known as Kaule o Nanahoa, is a Molokai fertility site in Palaau State Park, reached by a short forest trail near Kalaupapa Lookout.

Known as Fertility Rock
Known as Fertility Rock

Phallic Rock (Kaule o Nanahoa), Molokai

This is an ancient Hawaiian site of love and fertility. The Phallic Rock (its Hawaiian name is Kaule o Nanahoa, meaning “the penis of Nanahoa”) has been standing erect for generations at what is now known as the Pala'au State Park. It can easily be reached by walking on a short forest trail from the Kakaupapa Lookout parking lot (a 5-minute walk).

An ancient legend tells of the male fertility god Nanahoa, who lived in this area. His wife Kawahuna one day caught Nanahoa admiring a young girl. She got upset and pulled the girl by her hair. Nanahoa then got mad and struck his wife, who then fell down the cliff and turned into stone. Nanahoa then turned into the stone you see today, the Phallic Rock.

In the ancient Hawaii infertile women came here to pray, bring offerings and spend the night in hopes of conceiving a child. Even today women still come here in hopes of getting pregnant soon.

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RMC

Mon Sep 09, 2019

I was a young traveler in 1980 who visited this rock with NO desire to get pregnant. (I had an IUD.)

Guess what? 9 months later I had a beautiful baby boy. Thank you Nanahoa.

AM

Mon Oct 08, 2018

My brought my wife here back in January 2008. We had been hoping for our first child for a couple years. We now have a 9 your old daughter, naturally conceived shortly after that visit. I'm not superstitious, but this is my true story.

Jessica Martin

Fri Jul 06, 2018

Me and two of my friends came here and the hike is very nice. However I will mention that two of us got pregnant pretty much right after this and now all of our babies are 2 years apart! THIS SHIT WORKS

Lea

Feb 17, 2012

Interesting rock formation! I heard if you want to get pregnant this rock brings you good luck so I went and I touched it :) Now I am pregnant! I loved the hike to the rock too. It was easy and all you could hear is the wind in the trees and a far away sound of breaking waves.

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Location, Parking and Directions

Phallic Rock, or Kaule o Nanahoa, is located in Palaau State Park near the Kalaupapa Lookout parking area. From Kaunakakai, drive toward Kualapuu and continue north on Kalae Highway, Route 470, to the park. The map marker identifies the Phallic Rock trail area near the lookout.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Phallic Rock?

Phallic Rock, also known as Kaule o Nanahoa, is in Palaau State Park on Molokai, near the Kalaupapa Lookout area.

What is Kaule o Nanahoa known for?

Kaule o Nanahoa is known as a traditional fertility site connected with the Nanahoa legend and the surrounding cultural landscape of Palaau.

How long is the walk to Phallic Rock?

The walk to Phallic Rock follows a short forest trail from the Kalaupapa Lookout parking area. Many visitors treat it as a brief walk, but trail conditions can change.

Can visitors touch or climb on the rock?

No. Visitors should not climb on, mark, damage or disturb the rock or nearby stones. Treat the site as a cultural place and view it respectfully.

What else is nearby?

Nearby places include Kalaupapa Lookout, Palaau State Park picnic areas, Kalae Highway, Kualapuu and Hoolehua.