Do I need a permit to hike Stairway to Heaven on Oʻahu?
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The Haʻikū Stairs ("Stairway to Heaven") are officially closed and being dismantled — there's no legal access from any side. Trespassing fines start at $1,000; private security and HPD actively patrol. Try the Moanalua Valley Middle Ridge trail for a legal route to similar Koʻolau views (8+ hours, expert-only).
Topics: hiking, regulations, safety