The hike was to say the least, quite streneous. It was only .8 miles to the top but it worked all my leg muscles and it was an adventure in itself. From the moment you left the flat parking lot, the paved path, to the rutted rocky natural path, to the tunnel, to the spiral stairs, to the abutement at... more

When I read reviews of Diamond Head it kept talking about stairs... please note... you've got a long way to go up an uneven rocky pathway before you get to the steep concrete staircase at the top. Don't get me wrong, I'm glad we did it and we'd do it again b/c the view is fantastic and the climb is... more

Yes, it was a hike but not as bad as I thought it would be. We went later in the afternoon to avoid the crowds, wore our sneakers and brought water. My daughter and I had no problem even though it was very hot.....hubby kept getting a cramp in his one leg and only made it halfway up. It took... more

Like everybody mentioned, get there early. The hike is not very difficult (my 3 year old hiked up and down on his own). Stunning views of the island from the top. more

Diamond Head has been the background of our house since I was a kid but it only took us last year to hike this wonderful landmark. Diamond head creator hike is a totally different experience. Since Hawaii is known for beaches and volcanos, tourists must not skip hiking this wonderful volcano. If you dont have a car, you can take... more

We hiked up Diamond Head in early July, with a guided tour which we paid extra for. I was happy with the tour guide and bus ride to the park, but you could certainly do this climb on your own and avoid the extra fees. I am not in good shape, I was able to do the climb up but... more

Definitely plan your trek up Diamond Head for when the park opens at 6am. Not only will you get an awesome view of Oahu at sunrise, but you'll also avoid the heat. Be sure to bring bottled water, and wear a solid pair of shoes (no flip-flops!). It will help in you're in shape, as it is a hearty climb... more

Just did the Diamond Head Hike yesterday. We arrived at the parking area at 8 am and got the last parking place. (You can circle around and wait for others to leave, but you might be required to go back to the college parking lot which is 1 1/4 miles further.) However, another reason to get there early is to... more

The walk up to the Diamond Head lookout was great, not very difficult, and worth the great views obtained over Diamond Head and Waikiki Beach at the top. For walkers, the entry fee is $1. The slope is fairly gentle for most part but gets steeper towards the end with a fair number of staircases to navigate. They say you... more