Fun fact: The Hawaiian word Na Pali means “the cliffs” or “many cliffs.” Only 60 people are (currently) allowed on the Kalalau Beach trail at any time.

We planned on two nights on the Na Pali coast; on the Inca Trail, I’d camped for three. The two trails share a similar history: Both are rumored to have served as ancient warrior training grounds.

By Thomas Curwen Los Angeles Times Staff Writer From Kalalau Lookout to Puu o Kila Lookout Level: Easy Distance: 2 miles round trip The easiest is the closed road that links these lookouts.

The trail weaves through kukui and ohia trees, and dips in and out of clearings where you can catch site of the much-revered Na Pali Coast. Even on this short segment, you’ll see lots of orchids ...

Where, when, why: We went to Kauai, Hawaii, to hike the infamous Kalalau Trail along the Na Pali sea cliffs on the island's north shore. We spent six days together, including a day of packing and ...

On the northwest corner of Kaua'i is a stretch of coastline and beaches so lovely, people drop out of society to live there illegally. Tourists pay hundreds of dollars to ...

The Kalalau Trail is an ancient Hawaiian footpath, the main access to the Na Pali region today as it has been for centuries. It is estimated that as many as 5,000 Hawaiians lived in Kalalau Valley ...

A couple sets out to paddle the arm-aching 17-mile Na Pali Coast of Kauai, Hawaii. The Na Pali Coast stretches east as far as the eye can see on an hour-long scenic helicopter flight. This 17-mile ...