Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Diamond Head hike

Diamond Head is an extinct volcanic crater located in Honolulu, Hawaii on the island of Oahu. It is located a short distance from Waikiki. A hike up the crater provides good exercise and spectacular 360-degree views of the island.

There are two sets of stairs, one with 99 steps and the other, 76 steps. There is also a 225-foot unlit tunnel. The hike is classified as easy to moderate in exertion but is certainly worth the breathtaking, unparalleled view of the entire west side of the island, from Waikiki to Koko Head.

Useful Information:

  • Diamond Head Trail is 1 ¾ miles to the rim and takes about 1 ½ hours
  • There is NO shade schedule an early hike
  • Bring water and a flashlight (for the tunnel)
  • Bathrooms available at the trailhead

Kahala tunnel to access the crater, entrance and parking lot.

Heading towards the trail

Inside the crater

A cool recycling bin/cage



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