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Hawaiis most recognized landmark is known for its historic hiking trail stunning coastal views and military history. Diamond head state monument honolulu.

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Completed in 1911 the fire control station at the summit directed artillery fire from batteries in waikiki and fort ruger outside diamond head crater.

Diamond head crater hike honolulu. Along the way learn enthralling information about volcanic creation hawaiian history and the craters military use. The diamond head visitor center is a partnership between the state park division and pacific historic parks. Begin your ascent to the craters 763 foot 233 m summit with your trained nature guide. Once at the top there are beautiful views of waikiki beach the city of honolulu diamond head crater and the surrounding valleys. Hiking diamond head might first appear to be a challenging all day climb but this oahu hiking trail can look deceiving as it really only takes about 40 to 60 minutes to reach the 760 foot summit. Open 365 days a year from 7 am. Hours address diamond head state monument reviews. The sun beating down and the lack of shade can make this hike extremely hot midday. The honolulu volcanic series is a series of volcanic eruption events that created many of oahus well known landmarks including punchbowl crater hanauma bay koko head and manana island in addition to diamond head. To 330 pm it is located within diamond head crater at the beginning of the hiking trail. Address phone number diamond head crater reviews. Diamond head crater honolulu. Diamond head trail is one of the most rewarding oahu hikes offering amazing 360 degree views when you reach the top. After easy pickup and transportation from waikiki arrive at diamond head crater oahus iconic tuff cone. We walked to the crater from our hotel in waikiki and then did the crater walk.

The trail to the summit of leahi hawaiian name for diamond head crater was built in 1908 as part of oahus coastal defense system. Going early in the morning helps avoid heat and the large crowds. The diamond head hike in oahu hawaii offers some of the best views of honolulu along with a chance to check out an incredible ancient crater. All reviews diamond head great hike take your time worth the effort bring water moderate hike easy hike worth the climb steep stairs shaved ice per vehicle food truck uneven ground park opens flip flops coming down wear. Diamond head like the rest of the honolulu volcanic series is much younger than the main mass of the koolau mountain range. All reviews diamond head great hike bring water spiral staircase worth the climb flip flops steep steps take your time worth the effort easy hike moderate hike. The walk is a glimpse into the geological and military. Diamond head state monument encompasses over 475 acres including the interior and outer slopes of the crater. The unique profile of diamond head leahi sits prominently near the eastern edge of waikikis coastline. The charge to hike diamond. Great hike for the family children and elders.