Island map: Lanai
Highlights: Lanai
Munro Trail:This ridge takes you over Lana'ihale. Four-wheel drive or hiking only: on wet days, portions of the trail are impassable and extreme caution should be used.
Lopa: A summer south swell surfing area. A picnic site and beach area along the eastern shore of Lana'i. This area is the location of one of four ancient fishponds, only one of which is located above sea level. A great beach for sunbathing.
Pu'upehe: Pu'upehe is a rock islet off the southwest point of Manele Bay. As legend goes, a native Lana'ian, Makakehau, hid his wife Pehe here in a sea cave, where she later drowned. Makakehau, with the help of the gods, was able to scale the cliff with Pehe's body and bury her on the summit of this sea tower. Hence, the name Pu'upehe - Pehe's hill.
Hulopo'e Bay - Tide Pools: Located in south Lana'i is Hulopo'e Bay, which is a favorite fishing and swimming beach. These tide pools are a wonderful place to discover fascinating inhabitants of these "natural aquariums." Hulop'e Bay is part of a Marine Life Conservation District and a preferred habitat to Hawaiian spinner dolphins. The best time to explore is when the tide is low and going out. Hulopo'e Bay is an excellent beach for water activities, including swimming, boogie-boarding and snorkeling.
Lana'ihale: The highest mountain on the island at 3,370 feet above sea level.
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