by smilingtraveller on February 18, 2008
Sweating, sunshine, awesome view and perserverence…If you’re a hiker, enjoy toning your leg muscles and enjoy the beautiful scenes that Nature can present then Diamond Head on the island of Oahu, Hawaii is the hiking trail for you and your partner/friend.Diamond Head is named after Western explorers mistook crystals in the rocks for diamonds.There is a entrance fee if you drive right into the base of the park. I believe it is $5.00. If you park across the street and enter by foot (through the Kahala Tunnel), it’s only a $1.00/person and it’s a great warm-up!It’s a 1.3km hike on semi-paved trail. So please, unlike some tourists, please wear runners or hikers and not high heels. Yes, there are some fashionistas that should be put into the record books for doing a hike like that in heels!There are 2 sets of steep stairs (1st set has 74 steps and 2nd set 99 steps) so take a break and go up at your own pace. I had a burst of energy so I went up quite quickly, but remember to pace yourself.At the summit you can purchase a certificate (for $1.00) to say you made it to the top. Climb through the crack of the look-out point and be presented with an amazing view of the Pacific ocean and the coastline of Waikiki. It’s an ideal place to get those great postcard pictures of the Waikiki area. Use your flash because you’ll get better pictures! It can be a little crowded so be sure to find a place to stand/sit and take a break. Congratulate yourself/partner!Take in the beautiful view and have a picnic! You deserve it!Remember:-hikers or runners-water-sunsreen for sure!!!-Hat-knapsack with snacks
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