Diamond Head State Monument is a mecca for many who want to see the natural beauty of Oahu. But it has also become a gathering place for homeless to hide.



Hundreds hit the trail each day to see the scenic sights from atop Diamond Head, but what they can't see is the large number of illegal encampments on the slopes below them.

The steep and rugged terrain keeps city and state agencies from clearing homeless residents and preventing camps from becoming a health and safety calamity.