Diamond Head State Monument – Challenging Shortcut loop from Diamond Head
Diamond Head State Monument – Challenging Shortcut loop from Diamond Head
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Diamond Head State Monument – Challenging Shortcut loop from Diamond Head
00:50
2.71km
100m
Hiking
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Last updated: April 29, 2026
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Diamond Head State Monument
Highlight • Natural Monument
Diamond Head State Monument is only open from 6am-6pm, with the last hike starting at 4pm. Often, going earlier in the day means fewer crowds.
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1.35 km
Challenging Shortcut
Highlight • Trail
1.36 km
Diamond Head (Lēʻahi) Summit Viewpoint
Highlight • Summit
Lē'ahi is surrounded by almost 500 acres of Diamond Head State Monument, which is open only from 6am-6pm. If you are not a Hawai'i resident with Hawai'i ID, you must make advance reservations online before you visit; entry is $5 per person for non-residents, and $10 per vehicle if you are driving. Make reservations here: gostateparks.hawaii.gov/diamondhead
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2.71 km
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Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
2.52 km
157 m
Surfaces
2.48 km
103 m
< 100 m
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