Keep up the good work! You know, lots of people are hunting around for this information, you can help them greatly. Your pictures are amazing and so is the write-up. Had gone to Hawaii 30 years back, now I think its time to go again. This article seems to care more about avoiding fines than respecting the population and land of Hawaii. Leave Hawaii alone. Why should rich businessman and politicians decide who can explore a hike that has been an integral part of hiking history on Oahu.
Ask yourself why they are there in the first place. Cause and effect…. Illegal hike. It is illegal yes. The question as to why it is illegal is a little bit less straight forward and involves money and liability. It is all discussed at the bottom of this blog post. Not ideal for residents, not ideal for hikers either!
It costs a lot and like all decisions regarding the stairway, money talks. It is illegal that is a fact. The area in between those two facts is quite grey.
Article is a little deceptive. You were still on the stairs which is illegal. There is no legal way. Hi Steve. Therefore your comment is deceptive for any readers who might pass by it.
Hope you have a good day and enjoy the hike whether it is legal or not… it should be open if not for money-hungry corporates who have lost their sense of adventure many, many years ago. Hi, How exactly did you arrive to the start point of the hike?
Did you drive? If so, where did you leave the car parked? We would take the backway for the stairs. Both are great but Kaau is legal I believe. Both are epic. The money used to pay security and even the cost of tearing it down could be used to repair it.
Best solution would be to just fix it and let people hike it in a safe manner. Thanks Jackson for your dedication and commitment to show HI in the most beautiful light for us adventurers.
I will be in Oahu for work and looking to hike the legal trail on the 20th of October, Anyone want to go with? Shoot me an email: [email protected]. Wow the comments on this are insane! I also tried to hike these stairs. We took a taxi there at 2am and tried to climb through the main entrance. It was impossible for us and the police showed up within minutes we had to sneak out. Suddenly my legs were super itchy!
We went to the closest Walgreens to get poison ivy soap and the pharmacist said he had been told by the neighbors to start stocking poison ivy soap. Pretty ridiculous they planted it to deter people. I wish I had done the back way! Bucket list item for sure. Thank you for all the tips! I just want to start off with this about the haiku stairs…. I had never heard about it until I heard about it from the local that I was staying with and once I heard about it like all men I had the immediate determination to conquer it.
It was safety tips that outlined how to go up the stairs safely and pass people on the stairs. Why waste that kind of money and never let the public enjoy such an amazing hike, one that was completely safe when I did it and it would take someone being completely stupid to get hurt or die those people are out there they are everywhere.
I have a huge problem with this because if you think about our present day situation with the Haiku stairs it is a pretty grim one IMO, no one is allowed on the stairs and they are just rotting away, a million dollars is just rotting away. The government is missing out on a huge opportunity for revenue. Also if they opened to the public then all the pissed off people living in the neighborhood next to the stairs would not have people trespassing anymore because there would be a legal way to experience something that everyone should be able to.
Making it available to public would prevent it from being vandalized it would prevent the natives that live around it from feeling like their lives may be in danger or from the annoyance from people tresspassing and then it would frees up the police to actually deal with the crime that their attention should really be, for example, on such as a homeowner abusing his second amendment right and shooting unarmed pedestrians with a high-powered air riffle.
We all need to stand up and fight for the Haiku Stairs because it truly is one of the worlds great wonders!!! Hey guys, My gf and I want to attempt this hike either the legal or illegal way but looking for people to do it with. Will be in Oahu on July so any time around then. Sorry, brother. Not going to stop living life to the fullest because of bureaucratic limitations. The stairway is illegal yes but ask why?
It is up to me what laws I obey and I make that decision after summing up why the laws are there. Neither of which I needed on this hike nor on the hundreds of others around the world I have done. Make your own decisions but know that I make my own too. Jackson, you understand what it means to live life to the fullest and I respect you for that! Hoping to to make the hike sometime soon. You can either live a safe, unadventurous, and empty life by being tied down by ridiculous laws which only serve the purpose of making the govt money , or you can live a life filled with adventure, discovery, and fulfilling experiences!
White privilege at its finest. I bet it would be different if it were a POC trespassing or committing something illegal. The fact that there is no remorse or shame blows my mind. Cool shots though. Pretty well explained throughout the article why there is no shame. Enjoy your adventures. Not sure what skin color has to do with hiking by the way.
I will be in Oahu , this August. Should we make a petition for funding to repair the stairs and re-open? Could always use a system like they have in Havasu Falls in AZ. Not a lottery but an rsvp system. Only certain number allowed in the area per day and the person or group must pay permit fees with their rsvp confirmation or they forfeit their spot in line. I do believe all of the ideas you have offered for your post. Still, the posts are very quick for newbies.
May just you please prolong them a bit from subsequent time? Thanks for the post. Better idea…. Life must be pretty rough being a rich haole owning a house in a beautiful place that attracts tourists. Reminds me of the Southpark Hawaii episode haha. Hi Jackson, I am so happy I stumbled upon this blog. I am currently putting together an itinerary for June of this year. So just to clarify, hiking the Moanalua Valley Rd Trail is completely legal and free and still leads to a great view of the Haiku Stairs?
Also, I will be arriving in Oahu at 10am, if I started the hike lets say around noon, do you think that would be an okay time to start? I would appreciate your help! Thanks again so much. IG: Saraxfaisal Email: [email protected].
I have also an amazing travel blog. I want to hike it the legal way. How long does it take? I will be there from May 2-May 5. I need all the tips and helps possible. Dave, it takes hours if you take your time and enjoy the scenery.
I have hiked this 3 times in the past 2 years and would like to do it again end of April or early May. I hiked the valley part of this legal hike last week and it was the dryest I have ever seen. That sure makes life easier although always be prepared for rain. Anyone else thinking about doing this during that same week? Let me know. Shoot me a DM on IG adrianthefitkid. Good blog you have here.. I truly appreciate people like you! Take care!! Going to Hawaii April 10thth, if anyone wants to go as a group the baackway my instagram is alexxsasa.
It would be my sister and boyfriend. Id love to go as a group! We will be doing the back way hike with my girlfriend between April 7th and 9th Going there in Feb, plan on going up the back way, and taking the stairs down, and walking past the guard, walking down the street, and calling an Uber.
Will I be picked up by the police walking down the road? I am planning on going somewhere between feb 8th and 16th. Looking to hook up with someone to go with as my gf is pregnat. My husband and I are interested, if the dates work out. My wife and I will be doing the hike via the legal way going up and down.
Contact me if you both would like to join or we join you when you are going. Will be in Oahu Feb 11 to 26th. IG Mofiac. Hello will be visiting Oahu Feb 2nd to 9th , would like to meet up with someone local possible guide for hire for a couple of days who knows the backside hike also other exceptional hikes if interested you can email me [email protected] Thank you so much! Will be in Ouhu Jan to do some hiking on my own however, I would love to find a group to hike the legal way up..
Im interested! My husband and I will be there christmas 25th till dec 31st. Love to do this hike? Instagram hrdknx and perhaps we can work something out. My husband and I want to do the hike the legal way on January 10, We would love to go with a group.
Email me at [email protected] if anyone is interested in joining us! Hi, Travelling in Hawaii and would love to go in group to do the hike rather than solo. Actually its mainly reason why Im going to Hawaii is because Ive always wanted to do this Hike. Will be available between Dec. So if anybody would like to do the hike with me, I would love to meet new people! If anyone wants to do this hike with me and my bf, send me a dm on Instagram acookieee25!
I would love to go in a group. We have been seriously considering this hike, and are looking for others to do it with. Me and the gf will be in Oahu 17th to 19th and would love to do this with some others. Hiking the Haiku Stairs — which are in disrepair and dangerous — is illegal and considered trespassing.
The Haiku Stairs are known around the world as the "Stairway to Heaven. Previously, the city, under then-Mayor Kirk Caldwell, had planned to turn the Haiku Stairs into a destination with paid public access. Access to the Haiku Stairs, which closed to the public in , has been beset with problems.
Many nearby residents have complained of hikers trespassing through their properties to reach the steps; and one even allegedly set up a booby trap to deter trespassing would-be hikers. In March alone, Honolulu police arrested six and issued more than 90 citations to people trying to access the trail. How many stairs is the stairway to heaven? How long does it take to climb the stairway to heaven? Me, Shay and Eric climbed the thing in 3 or 4 hours, but we were constantly stopping to hang out and enjoy ourselves.
It's a lot faster coming down as well, took us like an hour to descend. Do you need gloves to climb the stairway to heaven? Not really. I didn't want or need gloves going up, but I put some on when I came down which helped to slide down the railings really fast. Gloves are not necessary, but they are helpful. Do you need to be in shape to climb the Haiku Stairs?
Being in shape is going to help you out a lot. Strong leg muscles and a good heart is going to make this climb a lot easier, but if you're not in shape, and have a lot of motivation, you could do it as well.
Do the local cops care about any of this? I think the cops have been called so often for Haiku Stairs related issues that they don't really bother to show up anymore. Do you need to bring anything? Definitely bring a lot of water, like 4 bottles. This hike will get you really sweaty and thirsty.
As long as you stay on the stairs, you will probably be fine. The stairs do get super steep at points, and turn more into a ladder, so if you were to lose your grip at this point, you could fall a few dozen feet and maybe tumble off the edge of a mountain.
But if you hold your composure, you will be fine. For me? If you are afraid of heights, these stairs are going to be a big challenge for you. I came to Oahu specifically to conquer these stairs, and I had a blast doing it with my friends. The "Stairway to Heaven" really lives up to its name! Do you have to pay the ' Troll Toll?
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