Where do you park for Diamond Head trail?

Car: There is limited parking inside Diamond Head Crater, which costs $10 per car. There are also a few parking spots just outside the crater, which are free (but hard to get). Bus: Take Bus 23 from Waikīkī to the Diamond Head Monument stop, then walk inside the crater.

How much is parking at Diamond Head?

You can pull through the side of the crater and park your vehicle in the parking lot. A parking fee of $10 for cars/vans and $20 for minibusses apply. On a busy day with limited parking opportunities, park your vehicle on the Diamond Head Road and walk 5-10 minutes to the crater.

Is it free to hike Diamond Head?

3/29/21 – [KAUAI] – The Kalalau Trail reservation system is open again….Diamond Head State Monument.

Can you walk from Waikiki to Diamond Head?

Walking from Waikiki to Diamond head is actually very doable as it’s just about a 5 km walk (3 miles). Taking it at a slow pace you should be able to cover it in under four hours. The Diamond Head hike difficulty level is likewise fairly moderate, and can be attempted by anyone in average physical condition.

How many steps is Diamond Head hike?

Diamond Head Crater measures 3,520 feet (1,073 m) across and 760 feet (232 m) in height. A hiking trail leads from the crater up to a lookout point. But be prepared to climb some stairs. In fact, there are two stairs, one has 99 steps and a second one has 76 steps.

When does Diamond Head State Park close for the day?

While the the gates to the park close at 6:00 PM, no one is permitted to hike after 4:30 PM, as the hike takes about a 1.5-2 hours (round trip). Parking is limited and the park can get busy, so it’s recommended that you arrive well before the 4:30 PM cutoff.

How much is the entrance to Diamond Head state monument?

The trailhead is adjacent to the parking lot within Diamond Head State Monument. The entrance is off Diamond Head Road between Makapu’u Avenue and 18th Avenue, Honolulu. Entry fee of $5 per vehicle or $1 per walk-in visitor.

How much does it cost to Park in the crater?

You can pull through the side of the crater and park your vehicle in the parking lot. A parking fee of $10 for cars/vans and $20 for minibusses apply. On a busy day with limited parking opportunities, park your vehicle on the Diamond Head Road and walk 5-10 minutes to the crater.

What to see at the summit of Diamond Head?

At the summit, you’ll see bunkers on the crater rim and a navigational lighthouse built in 1917 along the coast outside the crater. The postcard view of the shoreline of southeastern Oʻahu from Koko Head to Wai’anae is stunning, and during winter, may include passing humpback whales.