Enjoy a tour of the eastern end of Molokai, spectacular mountain scenery and ancient historical and cultural sights along with historical narration provide insights to life on Molokai. Drive to Halawa Valley, the only one of Molokai's five epic valleys that is easily accessible. Two silver waterfalls cascade hundreds of feet to a beach where legends say some of the first Polynesian voyagers made land fall.
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The Halawa Cultural hike is not just a hike to the water falls, but full of historical information of the history of East Moloka'i Halawa valley.
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You will vist taro patches , and see how the staple food of the Hawaiians is grown, as well as a Hawaiian fishpond where Hawaiians cultivated fish in harmony with the natural cycle of preservation and regeneration.
The hike is rated as an intermediate to advance hike, with a distance of 2.2 miles each way. It has two river crossings, and some rocky areas along the trails, with possible fallen trees after a storm.
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Have fun swimming at the falls weather permitting...cold but refreshing water!

Please be advised to bring insect repellant, sunscreen, swim wear and a backpack to carry personal items.