Hundreds bid farewell to Haiku Stairs during final hike before removal

Despite it being illegal, hundreds of people climbed the Haiku Stairs, better known as Stairway to Heaven, for a final hike before it's gone for good.
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[@2dmetroidfandom579]

This is why I'm getting so sick and tired of riching politics, trying to take and destroy everything that the poor enjoys.

[@Moobeus]

It is crazy I agree. Rich own more and more and want to take away the little everyone else has.

[@davidhoward4715]

So you are willing to subsidize the evacuation and medical costs of idiots who get in trouble?

[@MouthBreather_]

@@davidhoward4715 maybe we can sell off a collection of luxury cars sitting in a $$$$'s garage

[@textexingworth2798]

There was not a single issue with these stairs until they built fences around them. Tens of thousands of hikers have climbed them with one of the safest record of any hiking trail in the world. All they have to do is leave them as they are just like every other hike on Oahu. There is already ample parking at the top of the valley at the old abandoned Omega station. There wouldn't be an ounce of trespassing.

[@guyfaux5010]

People are going to go to the top with or without the stairs. There is a "back door" trail to the top from both Aiea and Moanalua. Both hikes are VERY dangerous. The city just made a bad situation worse. But, when has the city ever done the smart thing?

[@guyfaux5010]

@therealclarkkent-ss7wh If you pay taxes it is. But, perhaps you still live in your parents' home, so adult problems don't affect you.

[@guyfaux5010]

@therealclarkkent-ss7wh Sorry, that law did NOT pass. Jackoff! The taxpayers are still on the hook to rescue hikers.

[@guyfaux5010]

@therealclarkkent-ss7wh That law didn't pass. Taxpayer is still on the hook for stranded hikers, jagoff.

[@ellobo1326]

How nice of you to volunteer other people’s private property to trespassers. Typical leftist mindset.

[@deekang6244]

I don’t understand why they don’t just make it safer.

[@peekaboo6622]

Because of China. Loom up "heaven" in China...

[@Sasskitten]

it's money they government doesn't want to spend. I mean it is the same reason for why schools get closed down and torn down instead of made into say apartments to help get the homeless off the street. The government just doesn't care enough to spend money on anything that would actually help people in anyway. A few year back our city almost had no public pools open because the government didn't want to put out money to do so. If it wasn't for big business chains like say Mcdanolds we to this day wouldn't have any pools open.

[@davidhoward4715]

Are you willing to donate towards the very high cost?

[@28105wsking]

They dont bother to make it safe for same reason they don’t bother to make the trail up Yosemite’s Dome safe. Every time people get killed or hurt, they get free publicity! They are irresponsible!

[@chrislj2890]

This was worth watching just for Alina Lee; what a cutie.

[@bikerrecumbent1064]

Ridiculous. Instead of working actively to make the access to this wonderfull hike safe and legal for everyone, the city council chooses to remove the stairs. Only in America! So stupid.

[@davidhoward4715]

Are you willing to donate towards the very high cost? I'm guessing no.

[@carenxatu5962]

NOOOOOOOOOO! What?!?! That was one of my Buck-list hikes!!!! Dammit!! I’m so freakin sad now…

[@Sweetlyfe]

You don’t need a bucket list, you need to live each day like it’s your last (within reason). I had a near death experience the week before my 30th, which was amazing, but what it taught me is that none of us are promised tomorrow, getting to old age is a privilege that’s not granted to all of us. Do what you can to do the things you want to do. But treat each day with gratitude even if it’s a shite day, because there is always things to be grateful for, especially spending time with your loved one’s. I hope you live a long life.

[@rabidsamfan]

How many of those residents moved in after the stairs were there.

[@alexcanine4948]

Rip stairs

[@Moobeus]

It’s hilarious because in England this wouldn’t even be a problem. Right to roam in England means you are allowed to cross peoples property to get where you want.

[@MrWiseinheart]

Kind of cool but people can probably take that freedom and do harm with it as well.

[@Moobeus]

@@MrWiseinheart yes but that's the case for literally everything, the people who want to trespass are going to do it whether its legal or not.

[@starshine3588]

No thanks. I don’t want anyone else to be allowed to come on my property…just as I respect other people’s property and don’t go on it. We buy property for a reason…and that’s to have privacy….you can’t have privacy if strangers are allowed to just wander on your property. And true…some people will disobey laws and trespass anyway….but since it’s trespassing we can call the police and have them arrested and removed. If strangers are just allowed to go on other people’s property then what’s to stop them from saying they’re going to stay right where they are…in your yard…and not leave….there wouldn’t be anything to stop them from doing that if there are no laws to protect owners and their property. Plus…when someone owns property they are responsible for injuries that occur on that property….meaning that if some hiker gets injured while on your property…you can be sued by him to pay his hospital bills and such…but if he’s found to be trespassing then it would be harder for him to get money out of you.

[@MrWiseinheart]

@@Moobeus yeah I guess you're right.

[@Moobeus]

@@starshine3588 what if your property is the only route to the beach as it is the case for many properties in England? Do you get to own the beach by extension since nobody can get to it? Spoken like a true midwesterner. England has a dense pooularion

[@mikes_in_paradise78]

Too many tresspassers equals the consequences of the removal of stairs. I definitely get the better safe than sorry aspect yet people need to repect the area and cherish the resources that we have in place.

[@dominysynclair]

Yeah, I'm sure the government will respect the Aina when they take it from the public.

[@peekaboo6622]

"Safe"? You obviously have not been to tourist sites in China.

[@dominysynclair]

@@peekaboo6622 It's really about the whiny bitches that live near the bottom.

[@stanmuneoka8117]

With that ideology, too many tickets we take away your license or too many noise complaints and we take away your house .yup

[@lauriivey7801]

Trespassing the area does not appear to be the problem ... they seem upset that people cross their property to get there. From the reporting, they don't seem overly concerned about the natural resource.

[@durshi01]

They just made it a more challenging hike. Soon we will see ropes hanging to help with steeper sections. There may be even more hikers now then before. Removing the steps wasn't a good idea. Hopefully everyone that does attempt it without the stairs will be okay and not get injured or worse. Is the City at risk if this happens?

[@Glen-uy4jt]

Government property no trespassing, I thought that that national land was public land.

[@johnlowell5905]

I thought it was all within a military base. I had to sign in at the gate when I went up, about 30 years ago.

[@Sasskitten]

yeah but times change sadly.

[@cardboardcrawlersrc8805]

There just should have been easements built in when these houses were built.

[@Glen-uy4jt]

Yes that is obvious, riparian rights. A 6 foot wide access path. The real issue is traffic and parking. The land owners want their privacy and do not want to share the beauty. Of course there are many obnoxious people out there, throwing garbage, shitting in the brush and generally acting in a beligerante manner. Forget the Ten Commandments and replace them with one, Respect.

[@Glen-uy4jt]

I had a waterfront coconut farm in the tropics and the first thing I did was donate a 2 meter wide path for public access to the ocean. Of course I had to maintain it and clean up the trash but at least there were not trashing my mango, cashew and coconut trees.

[@johnthomasdesign]

Why didnt the city give them ALL tickets for a momento

[@kamuelalee]

Welcome to No Fun Honolulu.

[@dontcare3430]

My yard guy. Move.

[@dominysynclair]

SOmeone on here said they're only removing a section at the bottom and not the whole staircase, can anyone verify?

[@kaniala5]

Federales would not like them to remove it. Plus, if you have ever been on that ridgeline, you would understand why it is best left to professionals. People fall off even with the stairs as an aid.

[@textexingworth2798]

No they do not.

[@kaniala5]

@@textexingworth2798 Yes they have and yes they do.

[@HeyUncleA]

@@kaniala5yahhh but only the dummies🤷🏻‍♂️🤣

[@snowmiaow]

Any park or hill can attract rescue vehicles.

[@CerebralEnema]

I’ll bet someone in that neighborhood made a big campaign contribution to the mayor during the last election. Next mayor should rebuild them.

[@nueat6]

nope.

[@lisadolan689]

So, did they find the last victim of mysterious disappearances on the stairway

[@brockjennings]

Thank tourists and influencers for ruining it. Besides, I thought the military built the stairs to reach the microwave repeater they installed. Since it's no longer active, the DoD should pay to remove the stairs and put the land back to the way it was.

[@s.porter8646]

City and County installed the stairs when the CG abandoned it, C&C can pay...keep voting the same way too

[@s.porter8646]

Additional @brockjennings The military installed the original wooden stairs...C&C of Honolulu at the cost of $900,000 installed the steel stairs. Then made off limits once completed, either way C&C is on the hook for removal, can cry about DOD all you want, I'll watch but in the end...same ruling class of hawaii buttscrews it's residents

[@toofragile825]

getting a ticket only is like paying to go up there... who tf cares about a ticket at that point

[@mattluna09]

Uggghh another trail closing do to complaint ahhh just like maunawille trail Btw we’re is the other resident that are complaining about this and this is the same guy that got interviewed the last time as Hawaii leadership is continuing to be misguided in the wrong path again , there should be a bill about removing hiking trails and who ever complains about it should come out of there pocket instead our tax payers money

[@austism1]

Cant wait to go break in and climb it next month !!:)

[@melbournechugging2999]

You still can go up there without going up those stairs there's other ways

[@Romee_rome]

Larry Lawson ehh

[@kevinmortensen7825]

Geeeshhh.. its not like the scene is gone....jus the stairs...get over it. Its still beautiful to see...and so many other hiking spots to go to....youll survive hikers...you'll survive ❤😅😅

[@alive4082]

I love alina lee

[@k.chriscaldwell4141]

The city couldn’t find a way to milk the the Stairs for revenue, so they got to go.

[@EdwardSteadfast]

Imagine thinking this was a priority over other problems. 😂 we live in a clown world now.

[@dominysynclair]

They saw an opportunity to demolish American history and they took it.

[@ellobo1326]

Yet if people regularly trespassed on your property, it would be considered a problem to you !

[@anthonyemmm]

It is a common occurrence in all places and at all times. Many individuals fail to show respect for resources, the environment, or local residents despite repeated warnings against trespassing, littering, or unauthorized parking. While most people comply with these regulations, it is the actions of a few selfish individuals that spoil things for the majority. These individuals, driven by their own self-interest, continue to disregard rules and regulations, perpetuating this unfortunate cycle of behavior.

[@intheframemedia]

buys land on popular public highway...moans bought the public ...lol

[@jtabarejo]

The Mayor made a thoughtful effort to examine both sides before removal plan. It's a liability for the city, and many trespassing issues. This removal is best for community.

[@stanmuneoka8117]

I'm sure he tried real,hard NOT

[@JamesAllmond]

you really believe your own BS? Thoughtful examination my butt.

[@jtabarejo]

@JamesAllmond Get used to your BS. The stairs coming down.

[@donaldmacdonald4901]

Rich keeping the plebs out

[@andreaheckler56]

This is such bull shit!! They should have left it there!! I know a lot of other places that use way more resources but stay open. There were so many other options. This was the chicken shit route to appease the few instead of preserve history.

[@beverleypeacock]

"The removal of the Stairway to Heaven" says all one needs to know about the current state of affairs.

[@Cwarnershapes72]

2000-2004’ last I seen it, rather surf pyramid rock

[@DitsyMe]

If the neighbors are complaining about it why won't they pay for to remove the stairs.

[@ellobo1326]

Why don’t you buy their property and allow the hikers to then cross your yard(s) ?

[@ellobo1326]

Why don’t you buy their property and allow the hikers to then cross your yard(s) ?

[@chetntammyaki3364]

Boohoo, rich people crying about their expensive lands in HAWAII.

[@ellobo1326]

Envious much ?

[@stanmuneoka8117]

Im sure he tried real hard

[@localboyn2deep146]

About time remove those daaammmm stairs!

[@DudleySchwartz]

It’s all voice until I saw her. Hot and cute. I’m here because of the reporter

[@alaefarmestatesllc]

Ridiculous. Hawaii, where out door activities is ground upon heavily

[@Cwarnershapes72]

They really do make it difficult, even putting on a surf contest is a major hassle H3O

[@dominysynclair]

@@Cwarnershapes72 Stop voting Democrat. They'll tear this country down bit by bit every time they get power till there's nothing left.

[@granta3044]

What, never had any locals to interview?😂😂😂

[@kamuelalee]

It's Kaneohe, not enough Hawaiians.

[@jacksvegi.plotcooking.7396]

They did interview a local

[@granta3044]

@@jacksvegi.plotcooking.7396 where? They all get foreign accents

[@patriciabook1946]

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@fr0styqrc1]

I wont ever visit europe

[@AlohaYeshua]

They're po'o hard Hard hearts No like listen Ugh🤦🏻‍♀️

[@rainey1987]

Glad the neghborbood wont have randos in their yards now

[@IkaikaArnado]

I agree with this. Too many people disrespecting private property and ruined it for everyone. Just hike it from Moanalua valley if you really want to do it.

[@dominysynclair]

It's not the hike, it's the preservation of American WWII history.

[@IkaikaArnado]

@@dominysynclair There WWII bunkers and pill boxes all around the island. You can still go to the satellite tower from the back side. The stairs were a huge problem for the residents living there as well as for rescue services. As a resident, I fully agree with what the state did. They should have done it a decade ago.

[@dominysynclair]

@@IkaikaArnado You live in the area leading up to the stairs?

[@IkaikaArnado]

@@dominysynclair I do.

[@dominysynclair]

@@IkaikaArnado Do you and your neighbors go up the mountain?

[@davec3651]

Aww, boo-hoohoo! 🤣

[@snowmiaow]

Sell tickets.

[@stanmuneoka8117]

You guys voted for this lame mayor..lets not re elect him. Isnt his wife local too

[@MakanaMarley-ky6oz]

The law should be “Hawaii Born Residents Only!” Entitled tourist ruining all the local places

[@dominysynclair]

That's a bit much, how about Hawai'i residents?

[@MakanaMarley-ky6oz]

@@dominysynclair well that works to an extent. You could say, residents who moved here before 2000. Here’s the explanation, if you can understand this. Imagine moving to a very unique and special place. But because of lack of knowledge about that place that can only be gained from experience. As much as you might not have a disrespectful attitude, it’s very hard to know everything that entails be respectful in this new, different place. The second factor is the problem with overcrowding and not respecting the acceptable number for an area. Similar to a sports field with way too many players trying to get in the game, or in this case a small tropical island. The limited amount of housing area and infrastructure, particularly roads has gone way beyond what it should be for the healthy growth of our island. We don’t need to turn in another polluted city.

[@dominysynclair]

@@MakanaMarley-ky6oz We're talking about Haiku Stairs, not solving the unsolvable issues of Hawai'i.

[@FreddyBoy1808]

Stop crying….. those resources was there to work. That’s their job….. Too much crybabies like little babies.

[@donaldtrumpy5914]

Haha Kevin Lacamento and Mary Anzen will cry cry because they are entitled hikers ...

[@brpetzn]

This is why kids don't get out anymore. Everyone complains kids don't play outside anymore, but with greedy land owners buying every God darn piece of land and privitizing it. Is it any wonder no one plays outside cause going on any land is tress passing.

[@ellobo1326]

Buy your own land and play on it all you want.

[@user-mt3bx5nh6c]

Always a Houle complaining

[@johnfrombrm]

An example of a dozen Karen’s getting their bitchy way.

[@turbowtime9611]

exactly

[@dominysynclair]

@therealclarkkent-ss7wh The safety first bs has been part and parcel to the decimation of America. Do you really think city council gives a shit about the safety of the citizens?