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Aerial view of diamond head and waikiki beach. Originally built in 1908 by the army the.

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Diamond head hawaii difficulty. The diamond head summit trail hike is likely the most popular hike in oahu. Id arrived in honolulu the night before after a 20 hour journey from the uk. See 23446 reviews articles and 15153 photos of diamond head state monument ranked no3 on tripadvisor among 313 attractions in honolulu. Diamond head state monument encompasses over 475 acres including the interior and outer slopes of the crater. Diamond head leahi summit trail is a 18 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near honolulu oahu hawaii that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. If you enjoy hiking then the diamond head hike is definitely a must on your visit to oahu. The trail is primarily used for hiking and nature trips and is accessible year round. I knew that hiking diamond head was going to be a challenge. The diamond head region has a relative scarcity of condos and combined with the already high appeal of the neighborhoods here puts these units easily on the high end of the market. Even at this early hour the path is dusty and the heat encroaching. Its english name was given by british sailors in the 19th century who mistook calcite crystals on the adjacent beach. About the diamond head region the diamond head region is located between metro honolulu and hawaii kai the two regions that bookend it. From what i have read i understand it is a 7 mile hike one hour up 30 45 minutes back. We are spending a few days in waikiki visiting my fiancees son who is stationed at pearl harborone of the things we want to do is the diamond head hike. A guide for hiking the diamond head crater in oahu hawaii.

I just didnt know exactly how challenging it would really. Hawaiis most recognized landmark is known for its historic hiking trail stunning coastal views and military history. The unique profile of diamond head leahi sits prominently near the eastern edge of waikikis coastline. In some cases the very. 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. Book your tickets online for diamond head state monument honolulu. Hi all we are heading to hawaii in march to get married. Diamond head is a volcanic tuff cone on the hawaiian island of oahu and known to hawaiians as leahithe hawaiian name is most likely derived from lae browridge promontory plus ahi tuna because the shape of the ridgeline resembles the shape of a tunas dorsal fin. I was lapping up the winter sun. This was by far one of the most challenging things ive ever done in my life. The ascent is quick and steep spotted with rewarding lookout points offering views of the inner crater and hawaiis moody mountain backdrop the lush koolau peaks the very range responsible for hoarding all the clouds and moisture leaving diamond head parched.