Is Diamond Head in Hawaii fit for the disabled and elderly?|139785

My parents and I planning a trip to Hawaii this spring. I_ve heard that Diamond Head is a great place to go for great views. I_ve read some things about hikes and narrow passages. My parents are older and they can_t take heavy hikes or lots of stairs. Is this a place we should plan on bypassing?

The climb to the top of the summit is over 760 feet high and can be very challenging for the elderly or disabled individuals. There are also over 170 steps that your parents will be required to climb. You can visit the Diamond Head information and facts page at
http://www.sharinghawaii.com/attractions��
for more info.

There are plenty of other scenic locations on Oahu that are more accessible to the elderly, such as the Pali lookout. They could also consider a easy hiking trip to Manoa Falls or Waimea Falls - learn more at
http://www.sharinghawaii.com/attractions��

I_m sorry but Diamond Head is just not accessible, there are a lot of stairs (99+) and the passages are narrow, so Diamond Head simply won_t work

BUT - try the Pali lookout - you drive right up to the parking lot and it is only a few steps to the lookout. From there you can see a panoramic views of Honolulu, Diamond Head, KoKo Head, the wide Pacific Ocean and more - its windy so hold onto your hat =)

Aloha!

Here is information on hiking Diamond Head and other trails, I would say your parents should pass on hiking Diamond Head.


http://www.hawaiiweb.com/html/hiking/dia��



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Oahu Island site views.

yeah, it_s a big diamond head, maybe like 43 karats, enjoy the sparkling diamond when you get there. but you can_t steal it, because there are many security

There_s probably a couple hundred stairs. I would pass.

no way! too steep!

It_s a short hike, but the stair is not good for them.