Located on Maui’s northwest coast, near Lahaina and Kaanapali, the Kapalua Coastal Trail runs alongside the ocean that takes about two to three hours out and back. This is a very popular trail with walkers and runners and offers some of the most beautiful views on Maui, from beautiful beaches and waves crashing on lava rocks to verdant landscapes of native plants and luxurious hotels. The trail terrain is mostly paved, but varies from pavement, sand and gravel to wooden walkways and stairs, as you make your way from Kapalua Bay to Honokahua, where D.T. Fleming Beach Park is located. Near The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua resort is the popular “Dragon’s Teeth” lava formation and Honokahua Preservation Site, which is a culturally significant burial site of an estimated 2,000 Hawaiians dating back to 610 C.E.