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Photographer’s Note

Those who hike to the 760 ft summit of Diamond Head will be rewarded with spectacular 360 degree views - including Waikiki Beach and the Diamond Head Lighthouse.

It is recommended to allow an hour to walk up and 30 minutes down. You enter the extinct crater via a tunnel through the crater rim and then ascend from inside the crater. The walk begins with a series of switchback trails (as shown). Then follows 76 steps, a 225 ft WWII tunnel, 99 steps, another tunnel, a spiral staircase, a Fire Control Station Lookout and lastly 54 metal steps take you to the Observation Station.

Definitely worth the effort - but don't forget your sneakers, a bottle of water, hat, suntan lotion and of course your camera.

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fanni (8737) 2009-06-22 1:40

Hello Marlene,
to me, this photo looks like a curious jigsaw puzzle! people here, people there... bushes, rocks... diagonal lines...
Interesting Note and a very lovely view in the WS photo!
I'm VERY unlikely to ever go to Hawaii, so thanks for the photos :)
Kind regards,
Elena

holmertz (9612) 2009-06-22 3:19

Hello Marlene,
To me, this is not a jigsaw puzzle but a game of snakes and ladders! Some people at the bottom must have stepped on a snake on their way up. It's an interesting view and a nicely cropped picture, accompanied by a good note.
Regards,
Gert

jmdias (19171) 2009-06-22 7:39

marlene

these volcanic stones are similar we have here in my homeland. nice these lines and people waving up hills. nice job

hugs

jorge