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Hikers arrested for allegedly trekking Hawaii's illegal 'stairway to heaven' and throwing a railing off the route

By Will Symons published

The Haiku stairs, which have been closed for decades, cut a path through O'ahu's Ko'olau mountain range

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Hikers on the Haiku stairs, otherwise known as Stairway to Heaven, on Oahu, Hawaii

"Someone is going to get hurt or killed" – 14 hikers arrested for illegally climbing famous closed trail

By Julia Clarke published

The arrests are the latest in the long-running controversy

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The Haiku Stairs in Honolulu with almost 4000 steps to offer views of the islands

"It's not about you, don’t be selfish" – Honolulu mayor dismayed after hundreds flock to Haiku Stairs before removal

By Julia Clarke published

Five people were arrested in a single day after trying to illegally hike the famous trail one more time before it's demolished

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The Haiku Stairs in Honolulu with almost 4000 steps to offer views of the islands

Illegal Hawaii hiking trail to be demolished, addressing “long-festering issues”

By Julia Clarke published

The Haiku Stairs have been closed to the public since 1987, but that hasn't stopped trespassers

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The Haiku Stairs in Honolulu with almost 4000 steps to offer views of the islands

Trespassing hiker requires rescue after dog falls from illegal Hawaii hiking spot

By Julia Clarke published

The hiker and her dog were flown off the trail, which has been closed to hikers since 1987

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The Haiku Stairs in Honolulu with almost 4000 steps to offer views of the islands

Popular Hawaii hiking trail slated for removal

By Julia Clarke published

Honolulu’s mayor approves a unanimous vote to remove the Haiku Stairs, a popular illegal hiking spot

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