The real life stairway to HEAVEN
Hawaii’s Haiku Stairs are not for the faint hearted
Hawaii's Stairway to Heaven
If you ever wanted to feel like you are on top of the world, then you need to conquer Hawaii’s Haiku Stairs.
Also referred to as the Stairway to Heaven, the structure offers tourists the most breath taking views.
The structure has 3,922-steps
Built in 1942, it’s situated along Oahu's Ko'olau mountain range.
It’s a hell of a trek up, at 2,120 feet.
The structure has no legal entrance
That means hikers have to push their way up a 3,922-step ascent.
The stairway was originally built for the U.S. Coast Guard to allow access to the LORAN radio antenna on the top of the mountain.
But poor maintenance of the stairs led to them becoming terribly worn and dangerous.
They were closed to the public in 1987.
Woman faces fear of heights
But as of 2003, the Haiku Stairs have now been completely repaired.
Shockingly there is no legal access.
So if you’re looking to hike up, expect to be turned away by or cited by Honolulu Police.
Hikers have been parking in the residential area, which is limited and frowned upon by residents.