Hālawa Valley, Ancient Hawaiian valley in Molokai, United States.
Located on Molokai's northeastern side, Halawa Valley stretches 1.75 miles in length and features two waterfalls: Moaula Falls and Hipuapua Falls.
Archaeological findings confirm settlement dates back to 650 CE, establishing Halawa Valley as one of the earliest inhabited locations in the Hawaiian archipelago.
The valley contains seventeen heiau temples, traditional residential structures, and complex irrigation networks that demonstrate advanced agricultural methods of ancient Hawaiians.
Visitors can access the valley through Hawaii State Highway 450, located 28 miles east of Kaunakakai, with local guides offering tours to the waterfalls.
Tsunamis in 1946 and 1957 transformed the valley's landscape, destroying buildings and vegetation, leading to a shift from dense population to limited inhabitance.
Location: Maui County
Address: Hālawa Valley, Hawaii 96748, USA 96748 96748
GPS coordinates: 21.15812,-156.74018
Latest update: March 20, 2025 03:42
The Hawaiian Islands offer beaches with white, black, and red sand, formed through volcanic activity and coral erosion. Coastal areas display tide pools, sea caves, and lava formations. Inland, hiking trails lead through rainforest valleys to waterfalls and historic Heiau temples, which served as ceremonial sites for the Polynesian inhabitants. The volcanic geology has created lava tubes, craters, and calderas that are now accessible to visitors. Botanical gardens preserve native plant species, while archaeological sites like ancient settlements and petroglyph fields provide insights into pre-European history. The islands also feature limestone caves with marine fossils and reefs suitable for snorkeling.
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