🎬TIME STAMPS: 0:00 Stairway to Heaven 0:27 #1: HOW TO GET THERE 1:01 #2: WHAT TO EXPECT; Restroom, Gravel Trail, "Kamananui Valley Road" sign, Paved Trail, "Kulana'ahane Trail" sign, Incline begins, 360 views, Windy, @ Rope climbing 4:09 Made it! Radio Tower & 1st bunker 5:58 #3: HIKING TIPS; All Trails Pro, Extra battery pack, Season: Wet vs Dry, Extra Lightweight shoes 8:20 PACKING TIPS 11:14 Hiking spikes
You should tell people about Parking on the road and Don't park next to the Fire Hydrant at the first house. (Ticket) NO PARKING except for Park Users. The trail is owned by the City, the Park is owned by the State. First house on the left as you go in CALLS THE COPS.
This looks scary but so fun! I love hiking 🥾. I was in Hawaii last year m, but never new about this trail. When I go back I’m going to check it out😊! You are giving really great tips to pack for the hike. I’m glad you provided a list of things to take that takes out the guess work.
Thanks so much! 😄definitely one of my favorite hikes! In the next few months, I'd like to eventually include neighbor island (Maui, Big Island, Kauai, & so forth) hiking too. Hope you come back to the islands 🌺☀️🌴
Oh I really wanna go to that trail now. Thanks for showing so much information about the trail. Very informative! May I ask what watch you use?.. I'm using a galaxy active but I heard Garmin are better for hiking etc?
Aw thanks so much! It's definitely one of my favorite hikes! 😄I think having as much details about the hike as possible is super helpful for packing. I haven't tried the Galaxy Active or Garmin watches. I just checked out the Garmin & it looks pretty cool! As for watches⌚, the one in the video is actually a super basic $15 one (brand is "Armitron") that's waterproof from Target. The one in my videos I've had for a couple years & I take it everywhere - hiking, swimming, surfing, sailing, etc - and it's lasted!
Hey you started 8am ??? He many hrs from 8am start to the top of the radio tower ??? Great vid thankU from New Zealand 🇭🇲🇭🇲🇭🇲🇭🇲 God Bless & Eternal Life is found in Jesus Christ I Pray Amen ☝️☝️☝️
I would skip! A friend of friend got a ticket b/c they had cops waiting at the top. It used to not be like this but since spring break (mid-March), the tickets have been enforced.
This hike looks amazing! One question though, did you back track on the way down? I have been watching other videos and some people walked down the stairs on the way down and I’m not sure if that’s okay or not. Thank you again for sharing the information and your adventure!
Thanks so much! The best way is to go the back way, get to the top for photos (and having a bite to eat! would definitely recommend packing a full lunch since it's a long hike), & then back track your way down 😄Early morning is the best time to go as soon as the sun comes up. Do /not/ go when it's dark. The back way is on a ridge and VERY SKETCHY without proper sunlight - I can't stress this enough. If you go super early, you won't have to rush on the way back and can take your time. On most out-and-back hikes, I like to time myself to see how long it takes me to get to the endpoint so I have a gauge on how long the hike back will take so I have plenty of sunlight left. ☀️⛰ I've seen some other videos taking the front way up or down but I wouldn't recommend that at all. If you did take the stairs up or down (the front way), you'll be trespassing, it's sketchy and will have to go through neighbor's yards in the middle of the night. Because of that, there's been a lot more coverage on the news where police have been ticketing and arresting people. And it's totally understandable, there's a lot of elderly in that neighborhood - I'd be sketched out having random people trespassing my home too!
Just a heads up, saw this in the news (Mar 25, 2021): www.khon2.com/local-news/honolulu-police-issued-93-citations-made-6-arrests-over-10-days-at-haiku-stairs/#:~:text=HONOLULU%20(KHON2)%20%E2%80%94%20The%20Honolulu,as%20the%20Stairway%20to%20Heaven.
Hi! I was planning on doing the hike this weekend? Are there really police at the top? I've only researched and read that they are at the bottom of the steps.
I'd probably skip. I had some friends of friends go mid-March and there were police at the top. I think it's because of the influx of visitors from Spring Break. I'm not sure if they are still there now.
Unfortunately, there's been people waiting at the top handing out tickets the past few months. Since tourism has been slowly reopening, it's been like that since March of this year. I'm not sure what days this happens but a friend of a friend of mine received a ticket and the ticket was a lot 💸.
Hi , i want to do this hike and will be there at the end of October . Will there be more rain and will it make the hike unsafe .also i saw you climbing ropes , was that hard and dangerous ?
October is the beginning of our rainy season. If you opt to do this hike, make sure you check the weather for the previous 3 days. If it is sunny the DAY OF the hike - but it's been raining for a few days before, the trail will most likely be very slippery & muddy. The climbing ropes was tricky for sure! ☀️
There is no legal way to hike these stairs. Stepping foot anywhere on these stairs is trespassing. You can easily google that as well aslook this up on the Honolulu Police Department (HPD) Instagram and their Facebook. Also, videos like this are being reported to the Honolulu Police Department as well as the Honolulu Fire Department and the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR). Just a few months ago the police department conducted a 10 day operation focused on illegal hikers on the stairs and issued 93 citations for trespassing on state property and made 6 arrests. There’s always been security at the bottom, and there’s an officer sporadically posted up top. If caught the fine is very hefty, court appearance is mandatory and you may possibly face jail time.
We went slow & took tons of photos along the way. It ended up taking us the entire day. Check out the "Hikes O'ahu" playlist: czcams.com/play/PLSX17-_UdjnuHelgpmkTZnc3xYAkDDMhe.html. Theres a bunch of other ones. 3 Peaks is a great one if you'd like an advanced hike. If you're thinking low-key, Aiea Loop is a nice semi-flat trail with nice views. If you'd like a short but hard hike, I'd say Koko Head Crater. It's about 30-60 min to the top & it's 100% incline all the way up. GORGEOUS views though!
Kuliouou Ridge Trail (Only go in 15 MPH winds or less) Dust kicks up in your face. (I don't care for views. Did this with my nephew) I like to go off trail and look for illegal animals. At minimum, bring a knife and flashlight/phone. I've seen a lot of scary shit in Moanalua Valley. But don't go in scared, so far I seen it off trail.
@@michaelfnu9250 Unfortunately, we actually ended up cancelling altogether. A friend of a friend told us that the police were writing a lot of tickets & he actually received a $1,000 ticket the day before we were planning to go. We guessed it was probably because it was the start of Spring Break so there were a lot more hikers than normal.
@@deet7683 @Michael Fnu Unfortunately, we actually ended up cancelling altogether. A friend of a friend told us that the police were writing a lot of tickets & he actually received a $1,000 ticket the day before we were planning to go. We guessed it was probably because it was the start of Spring Break so there were a lot more hikers than normal.
Very nice content! I’m have plan to visit Hawaii at soon! I have a travel channel too and looking for some colab partners! If you think it’s interesting to you make me know!
🎬TIME STAMPS:
0:00 Stairway to Heaven
0:27 #1: HOW TO GET THERE
1:01 #2: WHAT TO EXPECT; Restroom, Gravel Trail, "Kamananui Valley Road" sign, Paved Trail, "Kulana'ahane Trail" sign, Incline begins, 360 views, Windy, @ Rope climbing
4:09 Made it! Radio Tower & 1st bunker
5:58 #3: HIKING TIPS; All Trails Pro, Extra battery pack, Season: Wet vs Dry, Extra Lightweight shoes
8:20 PACKING TIPS
11:14 Hiking spikes
So how long is the hike 1hour or 5hour to stairway heaven
You should tell people about Parking on the road and Don't park next to the Fire Hydrant at the first house. (Ticket) NO PARKING except for Park Users. The trail is owned by the City, the Park is owned by the State. First house on the left as you go in CALLS THE COPS.
This looks scary but so fun! I love hiking 🥾. I was in Hawaii last year m, but never new about this trail. When I go back I’m going to check it out😊!
You are giving really great tips to pack for the hike. I’m glad you provided a list of things to take that takes out the guess work.
Thanks so much! 😄definitely one of my favorite hikes! In the next few months, I'd like to eventually include neighbor island (Maui, Big Island, Kauai, & so forth) hiking too. Hope you come back to the islands 🌺☀️🌴
Thanks for sharing this complete how to on how to do this!! Such an interesting video! Loved it!!
Super fun video to make! 😀
The hiking spikes is something we are bringing for sure 👍.
Hiking spikes = Best $20ish I've spent 💯
Great How-to! We can't wait to try out this hike!
definitely!! you guys are going to love Oahu :)
I enjoy your video! Hoping to go here soo. Hawaii is one of my bucketlist. Watchinf from the Philippines
Thank you!! I'll be adding more Hawaii stuff soon besides hiking videos
HIKE STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN! This is so amazing thank you for sharing!
Glad you enjoyed it! ⛰️
Your adventure is really fun to watch!
Thanks love! 💕
This was really interesting to watch! I enjoyed your video
Thanks! Glad you liked it!
You make it look so fun in your awesome video! I was very envious watching this and wished I was there too lol. It's on my bucket list for sure!
Next time!! You'll have to visit Hawaii!
We have never done that hike before. But plan to risk it soon.
It's so pretty! The back way that we went is gorgeous.
Gorgeous place
thanks!! 😀definitely my favorite hike so far!
thanks so so much for sharing! didn't know you even could
So much fun! Definitely the longer route but worth it 😀
Love this video and great tips! 👍🏻
Thanks so much!
Thanks for all the tips.
🤙🏼
@@YestoHawaii❤
On average how many people do you think hike there daily?
Not too sure. It was pretty sparse when we went. I would probably ballpark 50-100 a day, maybe?
Oh I really wanna go to that trail now. Thanks for showing so much information about the trail. Very informative! May I ask what watch you use?.. I'm using a galaxy active but I heard Garmin are better for hiking etc?
Aw thanks so much! It's definitely one of my favorite hikes! 😄I think having as much details about the hike as possible is super helpful for packing. I haven't tried the Galaxy Active or Garmin watches. I just checked out the Garmin & it looks pretty cool! As for watches⌚, the one in the video is actually a super basic $15 one (brand is "Armitron") that's waterproof from Target. The one in my videos I've had for a couple years & I take it everywhere - hiking, swimming, surfing, sailing, etc - and it's lasted!
Great tips, and good for you guys, going the legal way. The other way is dangerous and comes with a hefty fine
Thanks!! :) And this way we got to see so much gorgeous scenery too!
Loved this, fun!
Thanks!! 😀
You must be extremely fit! That's a long and challenging 🚶♀️🚶♂️ hike!
It was! The views at the top were worth it!
@@YestoHawaii Just a suggestion: If you could, could you please do a video on some of the best easy or moderate hikes?
That did not look like an easy hike, wow! Impressive! Cheehuu!
Mahalo! 🤙🏽
would be nice to see how the spikes go on the bottom of the shoes, i've neven seen those before
The spike slip on like a sock outside of your shoe. Here's a video that shows i: czcams.com/video/y8kKbYcbF1o/video.html (go to about 06:16-06:23)
@@YestoHawaii thanks
Love the taco lunch at the top!
The best! It was hand down the best Taco Thursday and best hike I've ever gone on.
Hey you started 8am ???
He many hrs from 8am start to the top of the radio tower ???
Great vid thankU from
New Zealand 🇭🇲🇭🇲🇭🇲🇭🇲
God Bless & Eternal Life is found in Jesus Christ I Pray Amen ☝️☝️☝️
🤙🏼
You didn't see the sign? Haiku Stairs closed right after you passed the green metal gate and before the stream crossing?
Mahalo!
I find this very interesting but isn't it risky? Thank you for this video.
It's definitely a hike for more experienced hikers, gorgeous views & wayy better/safer than doing it the illegal w😀ay!
Love it
so much fun! definitely one of my most favorite hikes on the island 💯
Love it!! I'm going to be there May 19th-24th. Is it still ok to hike it? I've had this on my bucket list for years!! Can't wait!
I would skip! A friend of friend got a ticket b/c they had cops waiting at the top. It used to not be like this but since spring break (mid-March), the tickets have been enforced.
@@YestoHawaii Ok, thanks for the info.. I'm so bummed... But I sure don't want a $1000 ticket.
i'm just catching up to all this
🤙🏼
So awesome!!
Thanks!!
Thank you!
This hike looks amazing! One question though, did you back track on the way down? I have been watching other videos and some people walked down the stairs on the way down and I’m not sure if that’s okay or not. Thank you again for sharing the information and your adventure!
Thanks so much! The best way is to go the back way, get to the top for photos (and having a bite to eat! would definitely recommend packing a full lunch since it's a long hike), & then back track your way down 😄Early morning is the best time to go as soon as the sun comes up. Do /not/ go when it's dark. The back way is on a ridge and VERY SKETCHY without proper sunlight - I can't stress this enough. If you go super early, you won't have to rush on the way back and can take your time. On most out-and-back hikes, I like to time myself to see how long it takes me to get to the endpoint so I have a gauge on how long the hike back will take so I have plenty of sunlight left. ☀️⛰
I've seen some other videos taking the front way up or down but I wouldn't recommend that at all. If you did take the stairs up or down (the front way), you'll be trespassing, it's sketchy and will have to go through neighbor's yards in the middle of the night. Because of that, there's been a lot more coverage on the news where police have been ticketing and arresting people. And it's totally understandable, there's a lot of elderly in that neighborhood - I'd be sketched out having random people trespassing my home too!
Just a heads up, saw this in the news (Mar 25, 2021): www.khon2.com/local-news/honolulu-police-issued-93-citations-made-6-arrests-over-10-days-at-haiku-stairs/#:~:text=HONOLULU%20(KHON2)%20%E2%80%94%20The%20Honolulu,as%20the%20Stairway%20to%20Heaven.
I will hike here someday
So fun! Exhausting but worth the gorgeous 360 views ⛰
Cool vibe :)
Thanks! ☺️
How long does it take to make both ways
Depends on your fitness level, group, etc.
Hi! I was planning on doing the hike this weekend? Are there really police at the top? I've only researched and read that they are at the bottom of the steps.
I'd probably skip. I had some friends of friends go mid-March and there were police at the top. I think it's because of the influx of visitors from Spring Break. I'm not sure if they are still there now.
@@YestoHawaii Thank you for your response. It's definitely better to be safe than sorry. I appreciate it! 🤙
Will be there in 9 days and plan to do this hike...do you take the stairs back down? Thank you!
Unfortunately, there's been people waiting at the top handing out tickets the past few months. Since tourism has been slowly reopening, it's been like that since March of this year. I'm not sure what days this happens but a friend of a friend of mine received a ticket and the ticket was a lot 💸.
Hi , i want to do this hike and will be there at the end of October . Will there be more rain and will it make the hike unsafe .also i saw you climbing ropes , was that hard and dangerous ?
October is the beginning of our rainy season. If you opt to do this hike, make sure you check the weather for the previous 3 days. If it is sunny the DAY OF the hike - but it's been raining for a few days before, the trail will most likely be very slippery & muddy. The climbing ropes was tricky for sure! ☀️
There is no legal way to hike these stairs. Stepping foot anywhere on these stairs is trespassing. You can easily google that as well aslook this up on the Honolulu Police Department (HPD) Instagram and their Facebook. Also, videos like this are being reported to the Honolulu Police Department as well as the Honolulu Fire Department and the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR). Just a few months ago the police department conducted a 10 day operation focused on illegal hikers on the stairs and issued 93 citations for trespassing on state property and made 6 arrests. There’s always been security at the bottom, and there’s an officer sporadically posted up top. If caught the fine is very hefty, court appearance is mandatory and you may possibly face jail time.
@@MsStrawberry44 I've updated the video description to include the link you mentioned and some other notes. Mahalo! 🙏🏼
do you remember how many hours was the hike? any alternatives if this remains closed?
We went slow & took tons of photos along the way. It ended up taking us the entire day. Check out the "Hikes O'ahu" playlist: czcams.com/play/PLSX17-_UdjnuHelgpmkTZnc3xYAkDDMhe.html. Theres a bunch of other ones. 3 Peaks is a great one if you'd like an advanced hike. If you're thinking low-key, Aiea Loop is a nice semi-flat trail with nice views. If you'd like a short but hard hike, I'd say Koko Head Crater. It's about 30-60 min to the top & it's 100% incline all the way up. GORGEOUS views though!
Kuliouou Ridge Trail (Only go in 15 MPH winds or less) Dust kicks up in your face. (I don't care for views. Did this with my nephew) I like to go off trail and look for illegal animals. At minimum, bring a knife and flashlight/phone. I've seen a lot of scary shit in Moanalua Valley. But don't go in scared, so far I seen it off trail.
How is this hike as of now? Am planning on going next month? Wasn’t sure if there were any updates since this.
I might be going again next next weekend! I'll be making an updated video. Stoked to do it again!
Please and thank you! A few things I’m nervous of.. finding the starting point (where to park), getting lost and the guards.
@@YestoHawaii did you end up going? An updated video would be awesome!
@@michaelfnu9250 Unfortunately, we actually ended up cancelling altogether. A friend of a friend told us that the police were writing a lot of tickets & he actually received a $1,000 ticket the day before we were planning to go. We guessed it was probably because it was the start of Spring Break so there were a lot more hikers than normal.
@@deet7683 @Michael Fnu Unfortunately, we actually ended up cancelling altogether. A friend of a friend told us that the police were writing a lot of tickets & he actually received a $1,000 ticket the day before we were planning to go. We guessed it was probably because it was the start of Spring Break so there were a lot more hikers than normal.
Dang...
Riiight? Great views at the top though! 😊⛰️
Very nice content! I’m have plan to visit Hawaii at soon!
I have a travel channel too and looking for some colab partners! If you think it’s interesting to you make me know!
Hawaii is the best! Sounds good, shoot me a message :)