Molokai Residents Riled By Possible Gate To Block Vehicles From Beach … Molokai Ranch has been at odds with residents over land access before. This time, however, the ranch says it’s considering the step to protect a prized natural resource.
On the bumpy, unpaved road to a secluded Molokai beach, the appearance of twin X’s in the dirt, denoting the placement of a future gate that would block vehicular beach access, have sent rumors and outrage flying.
“It’s the talk of the town over here,” said Nelson Rapanot, a Molokai-born hunting outfitter.
“That’s one of the most pristine and one of the most beautiful beaches, and a lot of the locals spend a lot of time down there — nice sandy beach, unbelievable fishing, perfect for the family,” he said. “Then all of a sudden, somebody wants to put up a gate? That has a lot of people up in arms.”
