Hike to the summit of Lē’ahi
DIAMOND HEAD
STATE MONUMENT
Discover Oahu’s Most Breathtaking Views
Diamond Head is one of Hawaii’s most recognized landmarks and
one of Oahu’s most visited destinations. For decades, visitors have
described hiking to the summit of Lē'ahi as one of the highlights of
their trip in Hawaii. Diamond Head State Monument is maintained
by Hawaii’s Division of State Parks and is a popular historical trail that
offers a memorable Hawaiian adventure for the entire family.
Lē’ahi is a fragile resource. By staying on the trails and not taking shortcuts, you help save plants and reduce erosion. Mahalo!
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TOTAL NUMBER
OF STEPS: 327
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1. Start of Diamond Head Trail on the crater floor,
elevation is about 200 feet.
2. The summit trail conforms to the 1908 trail alignment
3. Concrete Landing/Lookout: The foundation held a
winch and cable to lift materials from the crater floor
to this point.
5. Lighted 225 ft. long tunnel.
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Follow points 1-15 for a one-way loop to the summit.
4. Steep stairway of 74 concrete steps leads into the
pedestrian tunnel.
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POINTS OF INTEREST AT DIAMOND HEAD
TUNNEL
STAIRS
6. Second stairway of 99 steep steps.
7. At the top of the stairs is entry to the first level of the
Fire Control Station.
8. The lighted spiral staircase accessed four levels of
the Fire Control Station.
9. Exit to the exterior of the crater through the slits once
covered by metal shutters.
10. The 54 metal stairs were installed in the 1970s.
11. You've reached the summit of Diamond Head!
Summit elevation 761 ft.
12. Follow the trail along the rim and take 82 metal
steps down to the lower trail, which loops back to
the pedestrian tunnel.
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14. The lookout provides breathing taking views of Oahu.
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13. Bunkers along the crater rim were built in 1915. Area
closed - emergency helicopter landing pad.
TRAIL
15. The rest stop offers views of the crater.
IMPORTANT VISITOR INFORMATION
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16. Restrooms and vending machines
17. The new Diamond Head Visitor Center
BUS STOP
TO WAIKIKI
BUS
STOP
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18TH AVE.
DIAMOND
HEAD ROAD
18. Diamond Head State Monument sign
19. Parking lot and toll booth
20. Shave ice and food truck
BEST TIME TO VISIT
Due to limited parking availability, it is recommended
to visit Lē'ahi between 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
GETTING TO DIAMOND HEAD STATE
MONUMENT FROM WAIKIKI
DRIVING A CAR
• Drive towards Diamond Head on Kalakaua Ave.
• Turn left at Monsarrat Ave.
• Monsarrat will turn into Diamond Head Road
• Look for the yellow Diamond Head State Monument
sign on the right hand side of the road
• Drive up the road and through the Kahala tunnel into
Diamond Head crater
RIDING THE BUS
Bus fare: $2.50 adults, $1.25 students, children under
five years old ride for free
• Ride bus number 2 or 23 on Kuhio Ave. towards
Diamond Head
• Get off bus near the Diamond Head State
Monument sign
To return to Waikiki:
• Walk back out to Diamond Head Road
• Board bus number 2 or 23 across the street
TAKING A TAXI
• Fare is approximately $15 one-way to and from Waikiki
HAVE A GREAT HIKE!
NEW DIAMOND HEAD VISITOR CENTER
• Diamond Head Visitor Center is a partnership between
the Division of State Parks and Pacific Historic Parks.
• The visitor center is the only location in Hawaii to
purchase official Diamond Head State Monument
merchandise.
• Sales generated from the visitor center supports
interpretive and educational activities at the park.
• Visit www.PacificHistoricParks.org for more information.
• Open 365 days a year from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Admission is $1.00 per person (walk in) or $5.00
per car.
• Dress appropriately for hiking in warm weather.
• Parking is limited, especially during peak hours
from 6 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
• Please allocate two hours for your hike, the best time
to visit is between 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
• This moderately difficult hike is 1.6 miles round-trip.
• The last opportunity to hike is between 4 p.m. to
4:30 p.m.
Prices subject to change without notice.