07/30/13 – DLNR Reopens Selected Parks, Trails, Forest Reserves That Were Closed Due To Tropical Storm Flossie

Posted on Jul 30, 2013 in News Releases, State Parks

DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES
News Release

NEIL ABERCROMBIE
GOVERNOR
WILLIAM J. AILA JR,
CHAIRPERSON

For Immediate News Release July 30, 2013

DLNR REOPENS SELECTED PARKS, TRAILS, FOREST RESERVES
THAT WERE CLOSED DUE TO TROPICAL STORM FLOSSIE

HONOLULU – The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) closed trails, parks, and campground areas on Saturday July 27 with additional closures made Monday July 29 due to the expected impacts of Tropical Storm Flossie.

The following trails, campgrounds, and parks remain closed pending further assessment of conditions following high winds and heavy rain caused by tropical depression Flossie.

Maui:

  • Waianapanapa State Park (assessment found fallen trees, branches, and debris that needs to be cleaned up prior to re-opening. Hana still without electricity which affects Waianapanapa cabins.)

Kauai:

  • Kalalau Trail in the Na Pali Coast State Wilderness Park

The following is a full list of DLNR parks and forest reserves that have reopened following today’s assessment of conditions:

Hawaii Island:
State Parks

  • Hapuna Beach State Recreational Area (including Hapuna and Waialea sections)
  • Kiholo State Park Reserve
  • Kekaha Kai State Park (including Manini owali (Kua Bay) and Mahaiula sections)
  • Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park
  • Lapakahi State Historical Park

Maui:
State Parks

  • Iao Valley State Monument Park
  • Makena State Park (except Black sand beach area access road remains closed until Wednesday morning)

Division of Forestry and Wildlife

  • Kula Forest Reserve (reopened Tuesday (7/30) afternoon)
  • Makawao Forest Reserve (reopened Tuesday (7/30) afternoon)

The following is a full list of DLNR parks and forest reserves that will reopen Wednesday morning following this afternoons assessment of conditions:

Hawaii Island:
Division of Forestry and Wildlife

  • Ainapo trail and cabin
  • Pololu trail
  • Waimanu trail and campground

Maui:

  • Black sand beach portion of Makena State Park
  • Polipoli State Park

 

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For more information, news media may contact:
Laura Stevens
DLNR Education and Outreach Coordinator
Phone: (808) 587-0320