"I cracked my head on Diamond Head ... "

Diamond Header crater is near Waikiki, and its top is a very popular destination.


So, after spending the morning at Hanauma Bay, we decided to check it out that afternoon.

The trail to this summit is a long series of switchbacks, an easy ascent even though the ground is a little uneven.

And then, you get to the stairs.

At least the stairs were in the shade!

They're much more reasonable steps than the ones in Koko Crater (since these really are stairs instead of railroad tracks!), and there's nowhere near as many.


The one thing to watch out for? Emerging at the top.

You can see from that last picture that some parts of the walk near the top go inside. Well, just as you're nearing the top, there's this little ladder you have to climb out of to go outside to the lookout, and there's a very, very low roof right there. I thought I'd noticed just how low it was, but I misjudged it.

CRACK! ... And, Owww!

Well, that was a bit of a nasty shock, but on the other hand, the view from the top was scenic and breezy.

No, I'm fine really ... just a little headache. :-)

It's a nice walk up there, good view payoff without getting totally exhausted. Just, if you go up there, please -- watch your head!