Diamond Head Crater, Hawaii
1-hour hike (to and back)
Prolog
When in Honolulu,
you must and you should and you just have to
hike up the Diamond Head Crater.
It is Hawaii's premier natural landmark
and is recognized around the world
as a symbol of Honolulu.
Getting there by public transport
To get there, take the Blue Line Trolley.
Get off inside the Diamond Head Crater.
You know you are inside the crater
when the Trolley passes through a tunnel
drilled through the crater wall.
The track
The track is steeped in history.
You walk on the same path
as the US soldiers did during WWII.
They trudged daily up this trail
to the summit (232 meters)
to look out for Japanese warships.
The track consists of many switchbacks,
steep stairways, long dark tunnels,
and a spiral stairwell.
When you reach the top,
you are presented with a magnificient panorama
- of the Oahu coast
- Honolulu city
- and Pearl Harbour
!!!
Picturesk
1) The track starts here.
- The summit is the first peak
on the left of the 3 humps.
2) Zooming to the peak.
3, 4) You can see the zigzag swtichbacks
in these 2 photos.
5) There are 2 of these long dark tunnels.
- There is no light inside them.
- I think the authorities want to recreate
the atmosphere as it was during the war.
- It is quite safe to walk in the dark ...
You can hang on to the rail.
6) And there are 2 of these looong stairs.
7) And a circular stairwell.
8, 9) Need to bend down to get through this hole.
- Here is a tip: Don't wear a mini skirt.
- If you insist, then put on underpants.
10) At the summit.
11, 12, 13, 14)
Breath-taking views of the Oahu coast and Honolulu.
15) You can make out shape of the circular crater.
- The small black dot near the centre of the photo
is the road tunnel through the crater wall.
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