Division of State Parks | Diamond Head State Monument
WEBDiamond Head State Monument encompasses over 475 acres, including the interior and outer slopes of the crater. This broad, saucer-shaped crater was formed about 300,000 years ago during a single, explosive eruption that sent ash and fine particles in the air.
Diamond Head State Monument - Oahu | Hawai'i State Parks
WEBDiamond Head State Monument on Oahu, a volcanic tuff cone, emerged around 300,000 years ago, featuring a distinctive circular crater. The iconic hike to the summit takes visitors through historic tunnels and bunkers, offering panoramic views of …
Diamond Head, Hawaii - Wikipedia
WEBDiamond Head is a volcanic tuff cone on the Hawaiian island of Oʻahu. It is known to Hawaiians as Lēʻahi (pronounced [leːˈʔɐhi]), which is most likely derived from lae (browridge, promontory) plus ʻahi (tuna) because the shape of the ridgeline resembles the shape of a tuna's dorsal fin. [3]
Diamond Head - Hawaii.gov
WEBAbout Diamond Head State Monument Reservations. Aloha and welcome to the official website for the Diamond Head State Monument Online Reservation System. From this website you will be able to reserve and purchase parking (if necessary) and entry tickets to …
How to Hike Diamond Head Crater (Oahu): All You Need to Know!
WEBDec 20, 2023 · The Diamond Head hike is a moderately challenging trail that begins down in Diamond Head State Monument and zig-zags its way up to the summit of Diamond Head Crater. It’s not very technical as far as hikes go, but there are some pretty steep sections and uneven paths that add a bit of challenge.
Diamond Head Summit Trail, Oahu | Things to Know Before …
WEBJun 16, 2024 · The Diamond Head Summit Trail in Oahu is one of Hawaii’s most popular hikes. This short, steep trail takes hikers up to a spectacular viewpoint of Waikiki Beach.
Diamond Head (Lē‘ahi) for Visitors: everything you need to know
WEBJul 16, 2023 · Diamond Head is a popular volcanic crater on Oahu best know for the summit hike. Learn about the history, the trail, and how to get there
Division of State Parks | Diamond Head Summit Trail
WEBSep 10, 2024 · The trail to the summit of Leʻahi (Hawaiian name for Diamond Head Crater) was built in 1908 as part of Oʻahu’s coastal defense system. Completed in 1911, the Fire Control Station at the summit directed artillery fire from batteries in Waikiki and Fort Ruger outside Diamond Head crater.
9 Things You Need To Know Before You Visit Diamond Head On Oahu, Hawaii
WEBMay 16, 2023 · 1. Arrive By Foot, Car, Or Public Transit. If you’re feeling ambitious, it’s entirely possible to hike to the gates of Diamond Head State Monument from Waikiki.
How To Do The Diamond Head Hike In Oahu, Hawaii - The …
WEBOct 4, 2023 · The Diamond Head hike in Oahu is a nice, easy trek near Honolulu that belongs somewhere on your Hawaii to do list. Aside from the novelty of hiking on the edge of an old volcano crater, the Diamond Head overlook also lets you see a lighthouse and some old World War II pillboxes, with top notch views of …
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