Diamond Head is a natural beauty located at the far right of Waikiki Beach in the paradise that is Hawaii. Diamond head is the perfect location for introducing people to hiking and whilst a challenge due to the heat, the actual incline is not an issue. At the summit, there is stunning views of the Honolulu sea front and makes the long journey to Hawaii worthwhile. I am aware that people attempt to reach the summit prior to sunset and it must be a stunning sight to see. It is important to note that since Covid, you are require to book a spot rather than just turn up. There is a small charge to visit, but it is certainly worth it. I also had the pleasure of running around Diamond Head on a number of occasions and it was an excellent run.

It’s a good hike. We actually walked from Waikiki Beach area and back which made the hike 9 miles. The actual hike is really short but a lot of stairs. Great views at the top but a swarm of bugs also hang out at the top. $5 to get in so make sure you pay before you enter and reserve a time. There are a lot of people on this trail.

What an amazing place with amazing views. If you are able and can hike up a steep dirt and rocky trail it is so worth doing. Best view in the state. Make sure you take plenty of water and a poncho if it looks like rain.

RESERVE IN ADVANCE! It was not clear to us when we got there that you need tickets in advance and cannot park in the parking lot unless you book a spot beforehand. This hike is well worth it. The views are incredible. The hike itself is easy for experienced hikers. You can get to the peak and back down in 30 minutes to an hour. The most difficult part for us was finding parking and getting stuck behind people who brought young children on the hike (I would not recommend bringing young kids).

Loved doing this, was like a rite of passage! Great views, not too hard of a hike and staff were so helpful! The walk takes about 30min but might take longer as you need to take water breaks and pauses for pictures!

This is a big uphill hike, but doable for most people. Not good for strollers though. Great views from the top, so take some time when you get up there. The reservation system works great for a worry free parking experience.

Purchased our tickets ahead of time online to be able to drive inside and park. We arrived a few minutes before our time slot and parked. There are bathrooms at the base of the trail and I highly recommend stopping there before starting the trail. It is a bit of a steep climb, but the views are well worth it. There are plenty of places to stop along the way if you need a rest. This is a must see if you are in Honolulu. You will not regret it.

A great hike up the scenic landmark. Take plenty of water and your reservation from the state website. People say to go early, but midday might be less crowded. We went around 9 o clock and there were tons of people going and coming. As we were descending around 10 or so, it seemed that the crowds ascending were lighter. It is not necessarily a long hike, but it is challenging, and there is a tunnel where it is very narrow but the ascenders and descenders must pass each other. If your size is such that you will take up the whole width of the tunnel or other areas on the trail yourself, that could be an awkward or embarassing situation.

I read reviews beforehand, so I kinda knew what I was getting into. The reviews I read were saying it's not paved, moderately difficult, and takes about an hour. For about the first 5 minutes. It actually is paved, and then the trail turns into a rocky path for the rest of the time, its also a loop. It did get steep in some areas, and there are plenty of places to take pictures of the beautiful views. I went on a day with a nice breeze and the sun shining. If you do go on hotter days, there are plenty of shaded areas to take breaks. There are some stairs, so just keep that in mind when going. When you get to the top, there are nothing, but beautiful views surrounding you, the crater, the coast, the mountains, and the beautiful city. When going, I did expect my focus to be on the crater, but my eyes were mainly on the beautiful blue coast. We spent almost 2 hours there and it was about 2 miles. I would definitely recommend going. It's great for all kinds of people, but do keep in mind that if you don't like stairs or steep walkways, this probably isn't for you.

It was a good day!! We are not in great shape and don’t hike regularly. We took our time making frequent stops on the trail and steps. If we were tired we stopped and let people pass-there are plenty of spots to stop! Take plenty of water and a camera. Go as early as possible to avoid crowds and the heat. Going up take the easier path to the left-great overlooks and be sure to check out all the overlooks on the way up as they are great views and good places to rest and cool off. Go through the bunker and take the spiral staircase and 99 steps on the way down. Coming down is pretty easy, but really watch your footing.