Iconic Le' ahi - Diamond Head
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Le' ahi - Diamond Head by Chris Dacus |
Iconic Le' ahi - Diamond Head
The iconic silhouette of Diamond Head State Monument sits on
the east side of Kapiolani Park. This 761-foot crater is one of Hawaii's most
famous landmarks.
Hawaiians called the volcanic cone Lēʻahi, Laeʻahi or
Lae-ahi. Translations include: “brow of
the ʻahi (tuna)” and “cape of fire. The crater was named Diamond Head by 19th
century British sailors who thought they discovered diamonds on the crater's
slopes. These "diamonds" were actually shiny calcite crystals that
had no value.
Today, Diamond Head is a popular hiking trail with
panoramic views of Waikiki, Diamond Head surf breaks and Oahu's south shore. It's a 1.6 mile round trip hike. Short and sweet :)