Hawaii Set To Remove Famed ‘Stairway To Heaven’ Due To Trespassing
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The Haiku Stairs have been a controversial tourist destination for decades, although they've been officially closed to trekkers since 1987.
The Haiku Stairs — the famed, and illicit, stairway atop a mountain ridge in Hawaii — may soon be dismantled under a plan approved by Honolulu’s mayor this week, ending a decadeslong fight over the attraction on Oahu.
The hike, known locally as the “stairway to heaven,” ascends more than 2,800 feet to the ridge of the Koolau Mountains. The 3,922-step trek is popular with thrill-seekers and tourists, although it has been officially closed to the public since 1987.
Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi said it was “inappropriate” to have a popular tourist spot near private land.
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