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At a glance:
Distance: 0.9 miles one way (or 5.0 miles from the Waikiki)
Difficulty: Moderate Ascent: 494 ft Map Link: Diamond Head Crater Website: Diamond Head Crater Google Maps Link: Diamond Head Crater |
Diamond Head
Living in Colorado, I feel very mortal when I hike. But when I get to lower elevation, I feel like superman. To celebrate, I really enjoy running from Waikiki to the top of Diamond Head. It's a gentle climb to the state monument, and then the hike up the trail and stairs is a little under a mile. I just love it. On the way back, I usually get a smoothie bowl and then sit by the beach. I love Hawaii.
One thing to note is that you have to buy a ticket to go up the trail, from a kiosk, so make sure you have a credit card or enough cash to ask the nice people from Australia who are in front of you to buy you a ticket. |
Diamond head
getting there:
Address: Diamond Head State Monument, Kapahulu, Honolulu, HI 96815
1) From Waikiki, head toward the Honolulu Zoo via the beach or via Kalakua Ave.
2) Turn left and head up Monsarrat Avenue where it will turn into Diamond Head Road.
3) If running, you can jump on the Fort Ruger Pathway here and run along the trail. If in a car, then just follow this road until you get to the state monument.
4) Whether on foot or by car, there is a fee to get in here, so make sure you have some cash on you for the gate fee.
1) From Waikiki, head toward the Honolulu Zoo via the beach or via Kalakua Ave.
2) Turn left and head up Monsarrat Avenue where it will turn into Diamond Head Road.
3) If running, you can jump on the Fort Ruger Pathway here and run along the trail. If in a car, then just follow this road until you get to the state monument.
4) Whether on foot or by car, there is a fee to get in here, so make sure you have some cash on you for the gate fee.
The Hike:
The hike heads out from the parking lot up a paved trail with lots and lots of tourists. Zig-zag through the throngs of people and up the various flights of stairs. There are different ways up and down and various tunnels. Once at the top, there are different lookouts and a million spots to take pictures from. Just enjoy the views of the world below!
