Diamond Head State Monument was a great afternoon hike. We started at the visitor center and did the crater summit trail. It was challenging for me but I am 61 and in just ok shape. It is listed as a moderate hike. We were advised to skip the last set of stairs and do the longer but more gradual trail to the top. This was good advice! Stunning views and because we did it in the later afternoon we enjoyed some shade on the way down.

The hike is steep but short. Well worth the 360° views from the top and a little piece of History with the bunker at the peak. Highly suggest getting there at 6AM when it opens, if you start at 6 you can get the sunrise on your hike which is as stunning as the views from the peak. Make sure to make a reservation!!!!

The views are worth the hike! Just push through the steep hike. The first part of the hike is uneven ground, so watch your footing. The second part is stairs. Take breaks and bring water and a hat. The heat made the hike pretty sweaty. There is a long tunnel you have to walk through before ascending the final staircase. It has little lighting and is fairly narrow, if you have any fears of tight spaces, it’s something to think about. I have terrible knees and managed to get through the hike within an hour (that’s up and down).

Whoo-Hoo, we did it. We wanted a challenge and we got it. We had a rental car and didn't want to deal with the on-site timed parking lot. We decided to park for free at Queen Kapiolani Community College and walk to the entrance. Diamond Head was not at all what I expected, which made it all the more interesting. Grab some water and give it a shot. The views of Waikiki at the summit are amazing. BTW, my husband is 68 and I'm 66. If we can do it, you can probably do it too.

Great experience with amazing views! It is a relatively easy hike up the mountain. Took us about 45min to get to the top. Bother my 7 year old and 1p year old had no problems hiking up. It was worth it for the breathtaking view. It was not too busy when we went so we were able to take some photos and enjoy the view for a bit.

Iconic O’ahu landmark. About a 40 minute walk to the visitors’ centre from Waikiki, then a 30 minute walk up to the summit. 3/4 of the climb is a relatively easy gradient but the last 1/4 is steep. You need to reserve a time slot in advance. Easy walk from Waikiki, despite Google Maps saying it can’t find a way there!

This is a must do experience if visiting Honolulu. It is a challenging climb but worth the effort. Book ahead is a must, the trails and stairs can be crowded. Catch the 2, 2L or 23 bus out of Waikiki makes it a cost effective experience.

We had an amazing time at Diamond Head. It was a hard trek for this fluffy girl but with lots of rests I made it to the top for the beautiful views. Would definitely recommend everyone have this experience if they are in Oahu. My only recommendation would be to have a water refill station at the top, it is hot and carrying lots of water makes the trek that much harder. We just sipped our water bottles on the way up and then once at the bottom we refilled and grabbed a Gatorade and juice from the vending machines which were reasonably price.

The views from the top of the crater are amazing, looking both to the East coast and of Waikiki. The hike up is a little steep, including 100 steps at the end, but even if you are old or young, just take it slowly. Be aware, however, that reservations are now needed to enter the park and there is a charge both for parking and for each person.

Went online to book the entrance ticket, usd5 per adult for the 7 am slot. Took Uber here. Then upon checking in, went up the trail. It was a gentle steep climb upwards. Just 10 minutes before reaching the summit, we had to climb up a few dozen steps. That was indeed challenging. At the lookout points, we stopped for a rest and took photos. Beautiful scenery. We also saw the buildings at Waikiki beach area. At the summit, we saw the Diamond Head crater.