How difficult is the Diamond Head hike?

How difficult is the Diamond Head hike?

The hike isn’t necessarily difficult, but most of the trail is windy, rocky, uneven and narrow – which you’d expect climbing to the top of a crater. If you’re able-bodied and have about 2 hours for the round-trip hike, I strongly recommend visiting the top of Diamond Head.

Can you hike Diamond Head in flip flops?

Do people wear flip flops when they hike Diamond Head? As one of Oahu’s most popular hikes, you will see all kinds of people on the trail wearing all kinds of different hiking outfits. And yes, this includes people who wear flip flops.

Do you have to pay to hike Diamond Head?

The entrance fee is $5 per car or $vidual walk-in — all paid in cash. Once you have arrived at the site, you are on the floor of the crater and only yards from the base of the 0.8 mile trail. The state park opens its gates at 6am and closes them at 6pm, with the last hikers allowed up at 4:30pm.

Is Diamond Head an easy hike?

The Diamond Head Summit trail hike is likely the most popular hike in Oahu, and for good reason. While fairly steep, this easy hike starts from the middle of the Diamond Head volcanic crater and climbs about 500 feet up the side to the top of the rim where panoramic views await.

How much does it cost to go to Diamond Head?

How much does it cost to hike Diamond Head? Entry to the visitor parking lot is $5 per car and pedestrians can enter for just $on. If this is your first visit to Diamond Head, the self-guided audio tour is worth the $4 investment.

How long is the Diamond Head crater hike?

1.6 miles

What is inside of Diamond Head crater?

Fort Ruger, built inside the crater, housed cannon mortars with a range of eleven miles and a telescope station for target sightings. A series of tunnels provided access to the crater floor. Diamond Head became known as the “Gibraltar of the Pacific,” but none of the fortifications was ever put to use during WWI.

Can you drive to the top of Diamond Head crater?

To get to the Crater you can walk, ride a bike, drive or take The Bus. The road into the Park starts at Diamond Head Road just west of 18th Ave. and there is a bus stop right next to it.

What is on top of Diamond Head?

Artillery cannons, cement bunkers and an observation deck were built on the summit of the Diamond Head Crater. Today Diamond Head has been turned into a state national park.

What is the best time to hike Diamond Head?

sunrise

Can you rent snorkeling gear at Hanauma Bay?

The Hanauma Bay snorkel rental building will be on your right hand side as you walk down to the beach and past the showers. Masks, snorkels, fins and equipment lockers are available for rent at the stand.

Can you see sunrise from Waikiki Beach?

Sunrise in Waikiki. Our “must-have” spot on Oahu is behind Waikiki’s Hilton Hawaiian Village. With a backdrop of Diamond Head and the reflecting lights of Waikiki you can capture some stunning images.