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Review:
Located close to the eastern coastline of Oahu, Diamond Head is Waikiki’s most recognizable landmark. This 300,000-year-old volcano cone has a famous hiking trail that no tourists coming to Oahu can miss. Diamond Head is part of the Diamond Head State Monument and offers spectacular views of Waikiki and the surrounding ocean.
The trail to the summit of Le‘ahi was built as an important part of Oahu’s coastal defense in 1908. While only 0.8 mile from trailhead to the summit, the trail feels much longer as it is steep, slippery, and strenuous. Hikers gain 560 feet in elevation from the volcano’s floor. The closest hotels are the Lotus Honolulu at Diamond Head and the luxury Kahala Hotel & Resort.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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