dmiki - Jun 16, 2007 4:44 pm Date Climbed: Jun 9, 2007
We lead them to the winding stairs. Yes. The stairs. And then?
Up, up, up, up the stairs we go.
kwag - Jun 9, 2007 7:18 pm Date Climbed: Jun 7, 2007
main trail
Very fun little walk. It was crowded, but still enjoyable. One girl at the top had about 3 inch heels on... lol. We ran down after the stairs. Met a 77 year old lady along the way, she did the whole thing. At the top they were selling $2 certificates with a little seal on it and everything. It costs one dollar just to walk-in. Great views, even if it is a tourist trap.
smudge - Jun 5, 2007 3:45 am Date Climbed: Jun 4, 2007
Moooooo
Awesome place and amazing views...but I've never felt like one of the heard more so that hiking this mountain...moooooooooo
Blackmouth - May 31, 2007 8:09 pm Date Climbed: Jun 13, 2005
Honeymoon Hike
During our honeymoon on Oahu my wife and I decided to take a break from the city life and hike Diamond Head. Beautiful views from the top.
After sailing to Oahu I stayed there for a few weeks and got a chance to hike to the top of Diamond Head. Now that I think about it, it seems that it was one of my first summits, as at that time I wasn't into climbing / hiking. Glad to see that it's got its own page here on SP. Very nice peak.
Brian Jenkins - Jun 27, 2006 2:17 am Date Climbed: Jun 21, 2006
Neat crater
Jogged from Waikiki but it took longer than expected and got to the tunnel as they gates were closed. Came back on 6/24 and hiked up from the parking area. Very hot. nice views and interesting crater. Inside it, the vegetation seemed more African than Hawaiian.
Nice views of the city and the Pacific. Worth doing in spite of the crowds given how quick and easy it is.
ccm14er - Apr 25, 2006 6:41 pm Date Climbed: Jun 15, 2005
Main Trail (Stairs)
Amazing Views of all around Southern Arc of eastern Oahu. Great pleasure to "climb" the main trail, which is actually mostly the stairs and well-marked trail. The summit is the WW2 concrete hut -- very breath-taking, nice relaxing and comfortable. The feel of World War is there as shown lot of bunkers, tunnels, and yes, the stairs. Excellent opportunity to go there before/after suntanning on beach -- all in one day. The hike is easy. On my summit day, the weather is sunny, 80's, almost all blue with little clouds, little breezy. From bottom (middle of bottom crater/trailhead) to top is from elev 220 (appx) to 761. So perfect for all kinds of people to hike/climb. Next time, I will try to go hiking from sea level somewhere in Waikiki, straight to this summit.
JasonH - Apr 1, 2006 7:04 pm Date Climbed: Dec 21, 2001
Route Climbed: main trail
A fun climb. My brother and I did it in 20 minutes. The view form the top is great. I wish I would have known to bring a flashlight though.
Route Climbed: the stairs Date Climbed: January 2004
Proudly, or not, this is the only route I have ever done from sea shore to summit. Best bet is to start at Waikiki before sunrise and have the crater to yourself. Jog.
Route Climbed: Main Trail Date Climbed: June 11,1999
Loved the view from the top! Made it to the summit in 25 minutes...fun little climb. We even splurged for the "Made it to the Top" certificate ;-) Absolutely great views of Waikiki and the coast. Natural Born Hikers
dmiki - Jun 16, 2007 4:44 pm Date Climbed: Jun 9, 2007
We lead them to the winding stairs. Yes. The stairs. And then?Up, up, up, up the stairs we go.
kwag - Jun 9, 2007 7:18 pm Date Climbed: Jun 7, 2007
main trailVery fun little walk. It was crowded, but still enjoyable. One girl at the top had about 3 inch heels on... lol. We ran down after the stairs. Met a 77 year old lady along the way, she did the whole thing. At the top they were selling $2 certificates with a little seal on it and everything. It costs one dollar just to walk-in. Great views, even if it is a tourist trap.
smudge - Jun 5, 2007 3:45 am Date Climbed: Jun 4, 2007
MooooooAwesome place and amazing views...but I've never felt like one of the heard more so that hiking this mountain...moooooooooo
Blackmouth - May 31, 2007 8:09 pm Date Climbed: Jun 13, 2005
Honeymoon HikeDuring our honeymoon on Oahu my wife and I decided to take a break from the city life and hike Diamond Head. Beautiful views from the top.
Arthur Digbee - Feb 4, 2007 9:31 pm
fun hikeSaw whales from the top. Great birdwatching along the trail if you take the time because you go through several different habitats.
theronmoon - Jan 4, 2007 9:46 am Date Climbed: Dec 28, 2006
Great peakLove this little peak and its view of southern Oahu.
CBoldt1010 - Nov 16, 2006 9:47 pm Date Climbed: Dec 31, 2000
Lot O StairsNew Years Eve and it was a great day to hike! But everyone else thought so too! Almost a many poeple hiking up as there were stairs.
Joerg Marretsch - Oct 28, 2006 3:23 pm Date Climbed: Oct 12, 2006
Main TrailOnly a small hike with a fantastic view to Honolulu!
heyitsme - Oct 17, 2006 9:31 pm
dhok, other peaks in hawaii were less touristy
Rocky Alps - Sep 9, 2006 9:40 pm Date Climbed: Jul 23, 2006
Main TrailFun little hike, with nice views of Honolulu and the ocean from the top.
Zzyzx - Jul 8, 2006 4:13 am
Main trailAfter sailing to Oahu I stayed there for a few weeks and got a chance to hike to the top of Diamond Head. Now that I think about it, it seems that it was one of my first summits, as at that time I wasn't into climbing / hiking. Glad to see that it's got its own page here on SP. Very nice peak.
Brian Jenkins - Jun 27, 2006 2:17 am Date Climbed: Jun 21, 2006
Neat craterJogged from Waikiki but it took longer than expected and got to the tunnel as they gates were closed. Came back on 6/24 and hiked up from the parking area. Very hot. nice views and interesting crater. Inside it, the vegetation seemed more African than Hawaiian.
ericnoel - Jun 16, 2006 10:46 pm
Main TrailNice views of the city and the Pacific. Worth doing in spite of the crowds given how quick and easy it is.
ccm14er - Apr 25, 2006 6:41 pm Date Climbed: Jun 15, 2005
Main Trail (Stairs)Amazing Views of all around Southern Arc of eastern Oahu. Great pleasure to "climb" the main trail, which is actually mostly the stairs and well-marked trail. The summit is the WW2 concrete hut -- very breath-taking, nice relaxing and comfortable. The feel of World War is there as shown lot of bunkers, tunnels, and yes, the stairs. Excellent opportunity to go there before/after suntanning on beach -- all in one day. The hike is easy. On my summit day, the weather is sunny, 80's, almost all blue with little clouds, little breezy. From bottom (middle of bottom crater/trailhead) to top is from elev 220 (appx) to 761. So perfect for all kinds of people to hike/climb. Next time, I will try to go hiking from sea level somewhere in Waikiki, straight to this summit.
JasonH - Apr 1, 2006 7:04 pm Date Climbed: Dec 21, 2001
Route Climbed: main trailA fun climb. My brother and I did it in 20 minutes. The view form the top is great. I wish I would have known to bring a flashlight though.
jennakate - Jan 23, 2006 7:42 pm
Route Climbed: Standard Date Climbed: January 3, 2006Nice view of the island. Get up early and go to avoid the crowds.
ajsamuel - Jan 4, 2006 8:49 am
Route Climbed: The Trail (Steps) Date Climbed: December 23, 2005Nothing real exciting here beyond the fact that I spent Christmas in Hawaii. Worth the short hike to view Waikiki.
colint - Dec 30, 2005 11:19 pm
Route Climbed: the stairs Date Climbed: January 2004Proudly, or not, this is the only route I have ever done from sea shore to summit. Best bet is to start at Waikiki before sunrise and have the crater to yourself. Jog.
climberben - Dec 26, 2005 5:33 am
Route Climbed: The trail Date Climbed: 25 April 2005A nice easy walk in the heat of Hawaii with beautiful views.
velodurt - Aug 31, 2005 8:26 pm
Route Climbed: Main Trail Date Climbed: June 11,1999Loved the view from the top! Made it to the summit in 25 minutes...fun little climb. We even splurged for the "Made it to the Top" certificate ;-) Absolutely great views of Waikiki and the coast. Natural Born Hikers