Highlight • Natural Monument
Kawilinau (Bottomless Pit)
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Haleakalā Wilderness
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Luc Gesell
May 25, 2022
Hiking
This so-called bottomless hole actually forms a projection of about twenty meters. Unless we refer to the Hawaiian legend according to which it would descend to the depths of the ocean. It's up to you to choose the version that excites you the most.
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•Wanderlust
October 3, 2022
Hiking
It is called bottomless pit but really only 65 ft deep. Ancient Hawaiians used to thow things in for blessings and ceremonies.
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