Diamond Head Crater Hike

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Alexandria Ugarte
"1.8 mile out-and-back with an elevation gain of 452 feet. Oahu's most well known and highly trafficked hike hasn't become so popular for no good reason. One of Oahu's few hikes I consider an option for families and those who might only hike on occasion. There is still a good amount of elevation gain to this hike as you will begin inside the crater and hike up to its highest peak for a spectacular view of Honolulu and the ocean. There are stairs and tunnels on this hike as Diamond Head used to an army base and the trail was how servicemen accessed the pillbox look outs at the top. The Hawaiian place name for Diamond Head is Lē'ahi, which means tuna fin. You may notice when looking at Diamond Head from Waikiki that it does indeed look like a fish's fin surfacing from the water. One thing to make sure of is reserving your visit before hand on their website if you are a visitor as you will not be able to enter the monument otherwise. Parking costs $10 per car and entry is $5 per person. "
"This is a 4.0-mile loop trail near Honolulu, and is considered an easy route. It takes an average of 2 hours to complete, and can get touristy. The postcard view of the shoreline spanning from Koko Head to Waianae is absolutely stunning, and during winter, you may even spot humpback whales! Accessibility: There is one designated accessible space in the paved parking lot off of Diamond Head Road at the east end of the trail. It is van-accessible with a striped access aisle. The trail surface is paved with mostly concrete (with railings near steep drop-offs), and typically at least 5 feet wide. The most accessible portion of the trail is the first 0.5 miles, or from the 1.8 through 2.8-mile mark when heading clockwise. "
"This is an easy to moderate hike, great for sunrise or sunset, with beautiful views of the city and surrounding areas. During mid-day, this area can get quite hot, so early or late is best. It is close to the city center, you can either drive or take an Uber. You will need to make a reservation on the Diamond Head website to reserve a spot. "

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