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SAYS HAWAII BETTER THAN THE SILHOUETTE OF DIAMOND HEAD CRATER. Diamond Head is an extinct volcano, and when active stood about 3500 ft. Erosion and the Hawaiian Islands continuously sinking reduced it's height to 761 ft above sea level. The crater has a diameter of 3250 ft and a floor area of 175 acres. The name Diamond Head came from British sailors, who mined calcite crystals they mistook for diamonds in the early 1800's. Because of it's view, the U.S. military constructed a trail to the summit in the early 1900's and built an observation post. During World War II, the observation post was used to coordinate artillery fire from Fort Derusy in Waikiki. The hike is moderate ability and approximately 1.5 miles roundtrip. Hike roundtrip from start of trail is approximately 2 hours. It is estimated that more than a million hikers reach the summit of Diamond Head each year. Every saturday, the Clean Air Team leads a trek up Diamond Head, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, starting at the Honolulu Zoo. For more info call 948-3299. Contact: 587-0166 Land and Natural Resources for maps and trail information. 973-4381 Oahu weather Forcast. 587-0300 State Parks Division.  Click below to order your Walking Stick ORDER YOUR WALKING STICK NOW! Happy
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