folklore holds that people should never carry pork over Nuuanu Pali, especially at night. Pele, the volcano goddess, was responsible for preventing passage due to her contest with Kamapua'a, a half human, half hog god, and would not allow him (in the form of pork) to trespass on her side of the island. Cultural references "Pali Gap" (Nu'uanu Pali into English) is the title of a track from the posthumous 1971 album Rainbow Bridge by the guitarist Jimi Hendrix. 'The Pali', together with surrounding areas such as Tantalus Crater, is the main setting in the novel Micro by Michael Crichton and Richard Preston. The 2015 movie Pali Road is named for the old road over the Pali, although most of the action takes place elsewhere on Oahu. Places of interest Queen Emma's summer palace The summer palace of Kamehameha III Pali Highway Pali tunnels Photos See also National Landmark of Soaring References External links Nu'uanu Pali State Wayside - official site Landforms of Oahu Cliffs of Hawaii Mountain passes of Hawaii Protected areas of Oahu Tourist attractions in Honolulu County, Hawaii