Anthony J. Polizzi. Polizzi graduated from Miami University, Ohio, from which he was commissioned through ROTC and entered the Air Force June 7, 2011. Im Jackson, an Australian adventure traveler who has been on the road for eight years now. Pass the little sign and stream and itll be on your right. After you reach the first platform, the hike flattens out quite a bit and things get much easier. You can also reach out for info/if you have other questions about the hike or other hikes here. You can read more here: https://www.haikustairs.org/. We did this trail in about 6.5 hours (both of us experienced hikers) with stoping for many photos and breaks. BLOG POST: If you are interested in my experience (many years ago) hiking the Stairway to Heaven the regular way you can check out my blog post here: STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN HIKE ON OAHU, HAWAII: UPDATED 2021, OAHU HIKING GUIDE: Ive written a guide for the top hikes on Oahu that I am sure you will find useful: TOP 10 HIKES ON OAHU, HAWAII. I will never endorse anything fake or not worth considering. This will lead you to an open grassy valley that gives you spectacular views of the valley. What can be earliest time to start this hike? Copyright Journey Era, 2022 | Sitemap | Privacy Policy. A guy yelled and cussed at us and sprayed us with water with blue dye. Beyond the legality of this hike, whether you are a local or just visiting Hawaii, doing this hike shows great disrespect to Hawaii, its people, its natural resources, and our culture. There are four pieces of gear that I simply never forget when I go on a hike. Its 328 steps to a raging waterfall. Go past it about 20 paces. (Facebook/Nathan Stowell). Microspikes are good to have to make it up/for traction. shoes meant for hiking. Kamananui Valley Road | Outdoor Project Additionally, there are several inclines and declines with poor footing. With alternate trails and surrounding hunting grounds, its easy for dogs to get lost. The hike is four miles each way . Many residents of Oahu have fond memories of hiking up the Stairway to Heaven years ago (legally). The Stairway To Heaven trail is scary, but not very dangerous in my opinion unless you goof off or do something dumb. The fine is reportedly $1000 if you are ticketed at the summit or on the stairs. Moanalua Valley Trail Hiking Trail - Pearl City, HI - Trailforks Eat healthy foods bring nuts, fruits like bananas or mandarins to get quick sugar fixes so you can have quick energy (if you can have those things) . Pack a long sleeve tee for the top (its chilly). HFD suspends search for missing hiker - Hawaii News Now Heed no trespassing and other warning signs. Definitely dont pay a guide for this hike like some people seem to. When I did the Haiku Stairs Oahu trek for the first time on my birthday in 2016, the weather started out clear but then some clouds came in. THE WEEKLY #309: 6 YEARS AS A TRAVEL BLOGGER, TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHY GEAR: WHATS IN MY BACKPACK. Some of the original cobblestone road remains intact, and leads to a large, petroglyph-covered boulder. You need to take the MIDDLE option. Not willing to change her identity to be part of the industry, Mahina Florence is at the height of her career because of her flawless Hawaiian complexion, strong athletic build, and friendly aloha spirit.