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Tomorrowland Trekkers
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Tomorrowland Trekkers
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Tomorrowland Trekkers The Search for tomorrow's adventure starts today
From the time I first heard The Ventures song "Diamondhead" and saw the mountain in all it's grandeur on our various trips to Hawaii, I naturally wondered what being on top looking out would be like. Little did I know that there was a well maintained stairstep trail leading up to the top. Megan got to the bottom of that when we were there last spring and we decided to wing driving up there and trying to hike. To start, I neither realized it was a volcano, or that it would be possible to get all the way to the top. It is a journey of some miles, but the trail zig zags and is palatable to even the most out of shape person such as I am. When we arrived, we were joined near the entrance by an elderly man who said he hiked it numerous times; makes a habit of it. We found that they are not sticklers about the supposed closing time of the trail, and as long as you start by 430-ish and are gone by 630, you won't be locked in the tunnel by the roadcrew. Like an act of divine intervention, there is a fabulous rustic smoothie, fruit drink, raw coconut stand when you pass the gate that I think everyone around us patronized. Nectar of the gods. The first part of the trail is gentle, but the second part is straight up and more taxing. The view gets progressively more grand. As we climbed, it was like that parable about blind men touching various parts of an elephant and not being able to say what it is, but getting to the top, one is treated to breathtaking panoramic views of Waikiki and the entire side of the island, and one also realizes that what you have been climbing is the side of a huge volcanic crater the entire time. So, consequently, it is like the journey of a thousand miles starts with one step and you are already where you seek to be from the moment you start. Best lazy person's hike I've ever done! www.TomorrowlandTrekkers.com
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July 2020
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