Molokai Scenic Drive Guide
Kalae Highway, also known as Route 470, climbs from Molokai's central uplands toward Palaau State Park and Kalaupapa Lookout, with quiet road scenery, forested stretches and wide island views.
Kalae Highway (Hwy 470) is the road leading to the popular Kalaupapa Peninsula lookout and Pala'au State Park on Molokai's north shore. The highway begins about 4 miles (6.4 km) northwest of Kaunakakai, where it intersects with Maunaloa Highway (Hwy 460). Going towards the state park, it's an uphill 5.8 mile (9.3 km) drive with great views of open grasslands, green mountains and Molokai's south shore.
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Kalae Highway, also known as Route 470, begins off Maunaloa Highway northwest of Kaunakakai and climbs toward Kualapuu, Palaau State Park and Kalaupapa Lookout. From Kaunakakai, drive west on Maunaloa Highway, turn north onto Kalae Highway and continue uphill to the parking area near the end of the road. The main visitor parking is near Palaau State Park and the lookout paths.
Kalae Highway, also known as Route 470, begins off Maunaloa Highway northwest of Kaunakakai and climbs toward Kualapuu, Palaau State Park and Kalaupapa Lookout.
The main uphill drive from Maunaloa Highway to the state park area is about 5.8 miles. From Kaunakakai, allow extra time because the turnoff is several miles west of town.
The route offers views of Molokai's south shore, rolling pastureland, green uplands, pine and ironwood groves, and the dramatic north-shore setting near Kalaupapa Lookout.
Kalae Highway leads to Palaau State Park and the Kalaupapa Lookout, where visitors can view the peninsula from above. It does not provide general public road access down to the Kalaupapa settlement.
Check current park access, weather, road conditions and any state park notices before going, especially if you plan to use the picnic area, campground or lookout trail.
