Verdant valleys, crashing surf and great bites abound on Maui’s north coast, where the towns of Paia and Wailuku beckon.

This 4,000-acre, 10-mile-long park in Central Maui boasts a verdant landscape and striking rock features – the most famous of which is the 'Iao Needle. Rising roughly 1,200 feet into the air ...

The most striking feature of 'Iao Valley is the towering 'Iao Needle, a particularly narrow peak with a fascinating history.

The Iao Needle Lookout Trail in Iao Valley State Park, located just a few miles away from Wailuku, is the most popular (and easy) trail that offers amazing mountain and waterfall views.