Kanepu'u Preserve
Wilderness, Mountains, Trails
Day Trip
Sports & Recreation, Outdoors, Science
Mobility Obstacles: Extended Walking Required
Dirt/off-road walking
Eating: This is NOT a good place to get a meal or snack.
Kanepu'u Preserve
Forest Near Garden of the Gods
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Kanepu'u Hwy (six miles northwest of Lanai City) Lana` City, HI 96763 |
+1 808 572 7849 (Nature Conservancy, Maui) |
Description
This national preserve is the site of the famed, otherworldly Garden of the Gods. Also located on the arid, dry plateau is the state's largest remaining dryland forest. The preserve is nearly 600 acres, and contains a number of extremely rare plants and trees. George Munro took the first steps to save the forest in 1920. His efforts were perpetuated by community group Hui Malama Pono O Lana'i, which still looks after the preserve today. Only self-guided tours are available. A short, popular trail is located just off the main road leading to the Garden of the Gods.
Times & Dates
Open Hours: 9am-4pm, dailyVisit Time: 30min-1.5hr
Average Wait Time: None
Price: Free
Exposure
Outdoor with little or no covering.Age Recommendations/Requirements
Ages Admitted: All AgesAges that would most enjoy this site: Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, Senior
Groups that would most enjoy this site: Couples, Families, Friends, Groups, Solo Travelers
Transportation
Best Modes of Transportation:
Automobile/Car
Notes: Drive north on Hwy 440 out of Lana`i City past the Lodge at Koele. A sign on the right side of the road directs you toward the Garden of the Gods. Take a left on Polihua Rd between the tennis courts and the horse stables until the road becomes unpaved. Take a right at the next large intersection and continue northwest to the preserve, which is located just before the Garden of the Gods.
Parking Availability: Yes
Average Price per Hour: Free
Parking Safety: Safe
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