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      • This isolated peninsula on the north coast of the island of Molokai is surrounded by sea and high cliffs—and not easy to get to. Visitors must pre-arrange access, then hike a steep three-and-a-half-mile trail to get to the entrance, beyond which there are no dining or shopping facilities.
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  2. May 9, 2019 · There have traditionally been three ways to visit the Kalaupapa Peninsula, but since the trail’s dramatic mudslide on December 25, flying is currently the only option. My hope is that the trail will reopen for your visit, so I’ve included all three options below, just in case!

  3. Apr 29, 2024 · The Kalaupapa Overlook is located atop the sea cliffs, providing a breathtaking view of the entire peninsula. Bring binoculars if you want to see the settlement more clearly.

  4. Kalaupapa – Shaped somewhat like a fish (the locals say a shark) has its head facing east, its tail in the west and a dorsal fin rising from its back on Molokai’s north shore. That dorsal fin is the nearly flat, ten-square-mile (25.9 sq km) Makanalua Peninsula which juts into the Pacific below the world’s highest sea cliffs.

  5. Dec 31, 2019 · Guide to visiting the infamous Kalaupapa National Historical Park on Molokai. Learn about the history, how to get there, the best time to visit and more.

  6. Kalaupapa was once an isolated colony for Native Hawaiians suffering from Hansen’s disease, also known as leprosy; in addition to lush, rare flora and fauna, the park preserves many archaeological features dating back to ancient times and historic buildings and relics from its once-exiled residents.

  7. Aug 21, 2024 · Kalaupapa National Historical Park offers a rare glimpse into a poignant chapter of history. This isolated peninsula on Molokai tells the story of those who lived with Hansen's disease, their resilience, and the community they built.

  8. Aug 12, 2024 · The primary story being told at Kalaupapa is the forced isolation from 1866 until 1969 of people from Hawaiʻi afflicted with Hansen’s disease (leprosy) to the remote northern Kalaupapa peninsula on the island of Molokai.

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