Hawaii has decided to dismantle the 'Stairway to Heaven,' a renowned but controversial hiking trail originally constructed by the U.S. Navy during World War II. The trail, also known as the Ha‘ikū Stairs, has been a popular spot for tourists and social media influencers, despite being officially closed. Persistent trespassing and security issues, with hikers often bypassing guards to access the site, have led to the decision to remove the structure.
Hawaii to remove famed 'stairway to Heaven' created by the Navy 80 years ago after hikers and influencers refused to abide by its closure https://t.co/N2Zs4awvOI https://t.co/ZFODhG9ERs
Hikers kept illegally accessing the Ha‘ikū Stairs in Honolulu by trespassing and skirting security guards. Now, the treacherous path, known as the “Stairway to Heaven,” is being removed more than 80 years after the U.S. Navy built it during World War II. https://t.co/vKMYsE3Nsh
'LONG OVERDUE': Hawaii's 'Stairway to Heaven' to be removed https://t.co/A2XPxyEuAq https://t.co/snpExXILzs
One of Hawaii’s most controversial tourist favorites got dismantled https://t.co/EdWufo2lCO
Hawaii's notorious Haiku Stairs, the 'Stairway to Heaven,' to be permanently removed https://t.co/wMQWxYsWjd