Jun 23, 2015

Hiking Diamond Head in Hawaii

Prominently featured in almost every postcard of Waikiki, Diamond Head is a volcanic tuff cone located on the island of Oahu in Hawaii. It's a popular tourist attraction that features a trail that allows visitors to hike up to a lookout point. From the top you're rewarded with incredible views overlooking Honolulu and the surrounding island. There are also a handful of bunkers leftover from World War 2 that can be explored here.

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Diamond Head got its English name from British sailors in the 19th century who mistook calcite crystals on a nearby beach for diamonds. Today a casual 1.1km (0.75 mile) hike leads to the edge of the crater with a gain of 560 feet in elevation. At the top is a former coastal artillery observation platform, small bunkers, tunnels, an interior spiral staircase, and a long exterior outdoor staircase. We were pretty casual and took our time at Diamond Head, and the hike and sightseeing still only took a couple hours. I'd definitely recommend it.

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Honolulu and Waikiki Beach from the lookout at Diamond Head.


diamond head hike oahu hawaii hiking

diamond head hike oahu hawaii hiking



diamond head hike oahu hawaii hiking

diamond head hike oahu hawaii hiking



diamond head hike oahu hawaii hiking

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diamond head hike oahu hawaii hiking

diamond head hike oahu hawaii hiking


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