Review:

Kohala is the oldest volcano on the Big Island of Hawaii, a magical, mist-shrouded mountain covered in a dense, lush tropical forest, with magnificent waterfalls and deep canyons.

To the northeast, there are the steep cliffs of the Waimano and Waipio valleys; to the north and west is Pololu Valley and the rough, inaccessible north shore; and to the east is the off-limits Kohala water district.

Around the mountain is the Kohala State Forest Reserve and few other natural area reserves, ensuring that the whole magnificent area will remain pristine and undeveloped.

The highest peak, elevation 2,560 feet, is Kaunu o Kaleihoohie, an area of almost constant rain and very difficult to access. It is covered by a lush highland tropical cloud forest full of endemic plants and animals.

Kohala Mountain Road is known as a gorgeous scenic road with incomparable views of the mountain.

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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