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May 26, 2026 · 1 min read

Diamond Head Sunrise Hike

Iconic short hike with a 360-degree summit view. Reservation required.

Diamond Head is Oahu’s most iconic short hike — a 1.6-mile round trip with stairs, a tunnel, and a sweeping summit view. Reservations are required online for non-residents.

What to know

  • Bring a headlamp for the pre-dawn approach
  • Lots of stairs — wear real shoes
  • Water is essential — bring an insulated bottle
  • Sunrise is best, sunset is closed
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