Kamakou

Kamakou
Eastern Molokai with a portion of Kamakou and Molokai Forest Reserve
Highest point
Elevation	4,961 ft (1,512 m)
Prominence	4,961 ft (1,512 m)
Listing	US most prominent peaks 127th
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
Geography
Kamakou Hawaii
Location	Molokai, Hawaii, U.S.
Parent range	Hawaiian Islands
Topo map	USGS
Geology
Mountain type	Shield volcano (extinct)
Volcanic arc/belt	Hawaiian–Emperor seamount chain

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. Kamakou is located within the 2,774 acres (11.23 km²; 4.334 sq mi) Molokai Forest Reserve, estimated to contain more than 250 rare native Hawaiian plants, many of which exists only in this part of the world. Two examples are the olomaʻo (Molokai thrush) and kākāwahie (Molokai creeper). Monthly tours are held by The Nature Conservancy.