What happens once you meet up with the security guard? Just a disappointed look?
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MITCH808LA favorited fernandoeverytrail's trip Stairway to Heaven, Hawai'i on Apr 13, 2011
Pū‘ōhala Village, Hawaii, United States •
2.8 miles
MITCH808LA commented on fernandoeverytrail's trip Stairway to Heaven, Hawai'i on Apr 13, 2011
Pū‘ōhala Village, Hawaii, United States •
2.8 miles
I went there at 4:30PM on a weekday; no guard. I was informed by a fellow on the way down that on the weekdays (maybe just during the summer) the guard is there 0430-1230/1300.
At the entrance, is there a fence to climb behind that stop sign, or is the trail easily accessible so long as there isn't a guard?
Just posting this as a concerned parent....
Yes, the hike is gorgeous, Yes the stairs are still technically "closed" .
Unfortunately the route shown here runs through Dept of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) property and is currently leased to 2 entities, charter school Ke Kula o Samuel M. Kamakau and the Koʻolaupoko Hawaiian Civic Club.
So there is still no "legal" access to the stairs. Currently the only legal way to access the trail is on a sanctioned hike with the Friends of Haiku Stairs or by getting to them from the Moanalua side of the Koʻolau. http://haikustairs.org
If you live on the island, or visiting, see if the sanctioned hikes work out.
By the way,if you are going trespass, have some respect for the families taking their kids to school, and get off the roadway and not make like you own it.
Yes, the hike is gorgeous, Yes the stairs are still technically "closed" .
Unfortunately the route shown here runs through Dept of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) property and is currently leased to 2 entities, charter school Ke Kula o Samuel M. Kamakau and the Koʻolaupoko Hawaiian Civic Club.
So there is still no "legal" access to the stairs. Currently the only legal way to access the trail is on a sanctioned hike with the Friends of Haiku Stairs or by getting to them from the Moanalua side of the Koʻolau. http://haikustairs.org
If you live on the island, or visiting, see if the sanctioned hikes work out.
By the way,if you are going trespass, have some respect for the families taking their kids to school, and get off the roadway and not make like you own it.
MITCH808LA reviewed chris's guide Oahu's Olomana Trail on Apr 13, 2011
"what a awesome hike, the guide on here is right on. I did it in about 2 hours and it was just right a little challenge but fun and wroth it once we got to the top. I definitely recommend it, small rock climbing great views and steep trails, which was exciting and a great rush. I'm not afraid of heights but was a little worried about failing going down. Have fun! Next is the stairway to heaven! "
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MITCH808LA likes O'ahu, Hawaii on Apr 12, 2011
Oahu is the home of Hawaii's capital, Honolulu, and the infamous site of Pearl Harbor. Most tourists know Hawaii for its famous beaches, luaus, and relaxing atmosphere, but with so many great trails and sights to see you miss half of the fun staying on the beach. With some great waterfall hikes, stunning view points and lovely beaches around the islands, no trip to Hawaii is complete without a stop to this island.
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