Aloha Diamond Head Hike

I like this hike. Always have, always will.. I guess. It's fairly easy for adults and doable for the little ones.Entry & parking in their lot (first-come first-served basis) is free for Hawaii residents. Just make sure you have your HI ID / driver's license cause the person at the toll booth will check.Non-resident? ...or no more Hawaii ID? It's $5 per person Children 3 and under are freeParking fee is $10 For commercial vehicles, it varies*You need to make a reservation (see link below)The only accepted form of payment is credit card https://gostateparks.hawaii.gov/diamondheadAll the information you need can be found here:https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/dsp/parks/oahu/diamond-head-state-monument/My husband left our $55 Stanley water bottle in the restroom by accident. I called the number that's on Google and their website to see if anyone turned it in. Unfortunately, no one did but it's okay cause it has lead and that number is wrong. If you need to contact the visitor center, the correct number is 808-954-8795Toll booth808-734-8922

Absolutely recommend. When I'm Waikiki, why not get in a little hike. The park opens up around 6am, costs $5 which you prepay online the night or two days before. The hike isn't intense, but definitely is steep and gives you a decent workout. I needed that after all the shaved ice I've been eating. Once at top, the views are amazing. Took a little less than an hour to get to the top and a little less time to get to the bottom. There were young and old making the hike, so if you want a great view of the island, you must give it a try. We took plenty of water and glad we did. We also took longer sleeve shirts, but shortly within our adventure, we took them off and went with our tshirts. Would definitely do it again!

Advanced reservations are required to access the hike! We were lucky to get same day walk-in tickets but we had to park a little further. The hike itself is pretty easy, the heat just makes it exhausting. Definitely bring a hat and lots of water if going on a sunny day. The view is nice but I wouldn't do this again. The best part is getting your Hello Kitty merch at the end of your hike!

Came here with the fam and we made it to the top and down in 45mins. I almost killed my kids but they made it. You have to make sure you arrive on time for your reservation because parking is limited. Make sure you wear your sunblock and hat. The view from the top is beautiful and breathtaking. Worth the trip

Highly recommend this hike on a day you want to break up your vacation & get some exercise in!! You now need to make a reservation for a slot time & pay for parking/entrance. I know the entrance was only $5 each. The hike took us almost 2 hours round trip because we took lots of time taking in the views at the look out. This was one of the most stunning hikes I've ever done and was not too challenging. Even my parents in their late 60s were able to complete it. There are so steeped steps, dark tunnel, and high terrain. Definitely not too challenging!!

A must do in Waikiki! **Non-hikers or out of shape like me please read** It's a short hike, some well paved, but it gets tiresome. There are many spots on the trail to stop and rest, I suggest take advantage in the shade if possible. When you get to the Long set of stairs pictured (after previous stairs and tunnel) GO LEFT. You don't have to go up the long daunting set of stairs but rather go left and take that way. Paved and much easier though there are still stairs, it's a difference maker on that final stretch especially on a hot day when you think "am I gonna make it"? I've done it twice and made the mistake and did the long stairs the first time. You'll be glad you did this and and it will be worth it. The views are spectacular and so rewarding. It's really a Hawaii must do, and you can. Bring water and comfortable shoes. Non residents are $10 for parking and $5 each to hike. You must make reservations online.

It took me an hour round trip to complete the hike with plenty of stops for pictures. It is an easy enough of a hike for all levels of fitness to complete. As long as you are able to go up a few flight of stairs then you can do this walk. It is a gradual incline up for 15 -20 minutes then about 10 flights of stairs broken into a few sections.The view is pretty but if you really enjoy hiking then they are more challenging and rewarding Hines to do on the island with even better views

What: hike to the summit of Diamond Head. Level: this was difficult for me. I'm no hiker and I don't exercise much, so I was huffing and puffing and had to stop at every break area. Luckily there are benches along the way. The trail is paved flat, then unevenly and steep uphill inclines, then stairs, then a tight tunnel that feels like the line at Disneyland's Indiana Jones ride, then metal stairs, then more metal stairs, then you reached the summit! Around 200 stairs total. If it were to rain I think it would be pretty slippery and treacherous. Time: took us about 2 hours round trip. Cost: $5 per person, reservations required. Buy online. Getting there: we took The Bus and from the bus stop it is a 20 minute walk uphill to get to the entrance.Tip: there are clean bathrooms and bottled water vending machines before you start the trail.

It was a hike up to the top but the views were amazing and to say I made it was even more amazing. The trail starts off easy enough but at places it does get a little rough. Hand rails are provided! There are also places where there are stairs I suggest using the outside ones they are shorter and less steep! Also take some water with you. We had a great hike.

Great experience!! Highly recommend to do this hike be ready to experience a hike of no other!! Take plenty of water and a granola bar, oh and wear comfortable shoes