Kamakou

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Kamakou

Eastern Molokai with a portion of Kamakou and Molokai Forest Reserve
Elevation 4,961 ft (1,512 m)[1]
Prominence 4,961 ft (1,512 m)
Listing Ultra
Location
Kamakou
Hawaii, U.S.
Range Molokai Forest Reserve
Coordinates 21°6′23″N 156°52′06″W / 21.10639°N 156.86833°W / 21.10639; -156.86833Coordinates: 21°6′23″N 156°52′06″W / 21.10639°N 156.86833°W / 21.10639; -156.86833
Topo map USGS

Kamakou is the highest peak on the island of Molokai, at 4,961 feet (1,512 m). It is part of the extinct East Molokai shield volcano, which comprises the east side of the island.[2] Kamakou is located within the 2,774 acres (11.23 km2; 4.334 sq mi) Molokai Forest Reserve,[3] estimated to contain more than 250 rare native Hawaiian plants, many of which exists only in this part of the world.[4] Two examples are the Olomaʻo (Molokai thrush) and Kākāwahie (Molokai creeper). Monthly tours are held by the The Nature Conservancy.[5]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Daniel Harrington. "Moloka'i: Cultural/Historical Sites and Attractions". Hawaiian Encyclopedia. Mutual Publishing. Retrieved June 7, 2012. 
  2. ↑ Giant Landsides of the Hawaiian Islands - University of Hawaii, Hilo
  3. ↑ Molokai Forest Reserve — Department of Land and Natural Resources
  4. ↑ Kamakou Preserve, Molokai | GoHawaii.com
  5. ↑ Ed Misaki-Safeguarding Moloka‘i | The Nature Conservancy


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