Access Point 2 is a drainage ditch, water-flow canal thing that goes between a bunch of houses and leads into the jungle. This route is more fun, and it is easier to avoid any officials. However, if you don't know where you're going, you could get lost. Access Point 3 is a path that leads to a water-tower thing and another private back road though the jungle. Step 3: The Bamboo Forest As you're heading West, be on the lookout for a bunch of green bamboo trees on your left.
Step 4: Climb up to Heaven Once you spot the stairs, hop on the first of 3, steps. I went back this year and filmed a NEW video of the Haiku Stairs with my brother and my friend cody:. Stairway to Heaven FAQ First, my two cents: Okay, so you're probably not gonna get caught, and you probably aren't gonna get a fine, and the neighbors probably aren't gonna call the cops, but that doesn't mean you should just rudely, loudly and flamboyantly climb the fences, walk through yards and be disrespectful to the security guard and local residents.
I haven't seen or heard anyone getting slapped with the fine, though, that isn't to say that it cannot happen. No, the "storm" only damaged about 10 feet of stairs, and you literally just walk around it That article that claims they are impassable is clearly a publicity stunt to keep people off the trail Yes, there is at least one we saw one.
There are ways to evade him if you don't wanna stop and chat with the guy. What Island is the stairway to heaven in Hawaii? The Stairway to heaven, aka the Haiku stairs are located on the island of Oahu, Hawaii. 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? It is not the first time the Haiku Stairs has faced the threat of demolition. The Board of Water Supply had recommended the removal of the stairs , citing costs and liability issues, before transferring ownership to the city of Honolulu. Back in April , 3, people submitted testimony in support of keeping the stairs, while people submitted testimony in support of their removal. Top shopping picks. Things to do in San Francisco this weekend.
How to install a smoke alarm in your home. Good shoes! We wear Merrell shoes for hiking, as they also offer minimalist shoes with awesome grip and traction. A lightweight daypack to carry all your essentials.
We have an osprey backpack and a REI daypack. We have seen people wear chains on their shoes to help with traction on the muddy and slippery mountain. They are lightweight and help you feel more stable and secure on your climb. Comfortable clothing. We would recommend long pants, as there are many branches and plants that cut and scrape your legs. You will be climbing, sliding and pulling on ropes. Wear clothes that allow you the full range of motion on this hike!
Let us know if this hike is on your bucket list! Have you ever hiked the stairway to heaven? We would like to know! Hi me and my friend thought this was so helpful!!! We want to do it soon and if you guys are doing it again please let us know!!! Glad it was helpful!! We might do it again, but not sure! Thanks to your detailed explanation of how to do the legal way and those photos my friends and I were able to get to the top with no issues!! It was beautiful and perfect so thank you so much!!!
Good evening! I appreciate the information you have shared here….! We have hiked this trail a while ago. But when I look on the Alltrails website, I do see recent comments of people who have hiked the trail. The top of the trail, being the Haiku stairs is illegal.
Hope this helps!! Hi Nikki! Thank you for the great tips, definitely on my bucket list. Do you happen to know anyone who guides this hike? I just never hike alone, specially a new trail. No, we do not know anyone who guides this hike unfortunately. Perhaps you could find others on facebook groups?
Hope this helps! A guy named Jonathan offers a guided tour. This hike was truly spectacular. Clouds gathered and it rained when we were at the top and looking at the stairway.
We found shelter in the bunker there. Our descent was incredibly challenging due to mud. We slipped and slid all over the place, and one of us took a bad fall down the side of the ridge. Fortunately, he was ok! It would have been a lot safer if we had had chains on our hiking boots. Thank you for your advice, Nikki. I hope you guys had a good view at the top, despite the rain. Glad you guys are okay, it is definitely more challenging after rain! Tried last year but I gave up on part 3 due to knee injury but I am back to Hawaii and want finish it this time.
Also parking in the community park before the hike will likely get you a parking ticket as that lot is for community park users only. It is illegal to access or climb the stairs, but we did not see any signs about permit parking in the neighborhood. In most neighborhoods on Oahu you can park freely. The area of Haiku Stairs is still illegal and they recently voted to remove the stairs.
My son and I did the legal way last November. It was rainy and windy at the top, however worth every second.
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