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Makapuu Point

Submitted By: Matt Nelson on Jun 17, 2009
Latitude: 21.3091  Longitude: -157.6573 
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Looking at part of the face.


Description 

Makapuu Point is a small crag of Oahu's windward (east) side. It is a small crag, only about 40 feet tall at most. There is about 10 routes on this little crag, but they are fun. Grades range from 5.5 to 5.10. All routes can be top roped from bomber anchors.

The approach is short only about 10 to 15 min up the edge of the crumbling sea cliff. Trail is good though. The crag is actually located in a small saddle at the top off the first hill.


Getting There 

From the airport get on hwy H-1 going east. After 10.6 miles the road will change from H-1 into HI-72, no turns just keep going straight for another 9.9 miles. The parking area will be on the right at the top of the hill directly off the main road



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I didn't take this, but a view of the trail and where the crag is hidden.

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By Nich Cloward
From: Orem
Sep 19, 2009

We checked this out today and I wasn't too impressed, but it wasn't due to the rock or bolting, or anything to do with the climbing at all. The wind was so bad it made it hard to stay focused on what we were doing and enjoy it. It made us question our holds a little, we had to fight with the ropes bc the wind would pull it to the side, and it was very loud. I think it would be a good place without the wind. Very easy to set up top ropes, but there are no chains at the top of the climbs. There are bolts, usually two next to each other, at the tops, and it's easy to get up on top. There are about 7 routes, ranging from 5.5-5.10a. It's a beautiful view out to the ocean just over the cliffs. The approach is pretty quick and easy. Park at the lot at the point as mentioned, and head up towards the big red sign at the top of the mtn to the south/east. The picture with the arrow is pretty good. The tallest climb is only about 40 feet, if that. All of the climbs have an easy walk-off top if desired. I am used to climbing in Utah, where the air is dry and the rock is the same, but in Hawaii, the rock feels. . .humid, is the best description. Feels like the holds need to be cleaned with a toothbrush, but that may be from the humidity, and it could also be from lots of chalk, but it doesn't appear to be the latter. Also, there is a great climbing shop on the island, quite close to Waikiki. It's called climb aloha and it's run out of a house, but the selection of gear is quite good for such a small place. Look it up on climbaloha.com and give them a call. Despite my unfortunate experience with the wind, I will go back. I'll put on some photos when I get a chance.