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Makapu'u Point Rock Climbing

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Routes in Makapu'u Point

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	Cane Spider Crimp Traverse S 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
	False Prophet S 5.10a/b 6a+ 19 VI+ 19 E2 5b
	Frosted Flakes S,TR 5.9- 5c 17 VI 16 HVS 4c
	Ledges Direct S,TR 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b PG13
	Route 1 TR 5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c
	Route 10 S,TR 5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Route 11 S,TR 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Route 12 S,TR 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
	Route 2 T,TR 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
	Route 3 S,TR 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Route 4 T,TR 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Route 5 S,TR 5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b
	Route 6 S,TR 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Route 7 T,TR 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
	Route 9 S,TR 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Smart Start S,TR 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c

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Elevation:	155 ft	47 m
GPS:	21.3091, -157.6573 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Area Overview

Makapu'u Point is a small crag located near Makapu'u lighthouse. It hosts about a dozen climbs, mostly sport, that are about 35' tall. All of the routes can be top roped as you can easily walk to the top to build an anchor, and nearly all of the routes have bolted anchors. The crag is bolted with titanium glue-in bolts. This crag is a popular choice for beginners as it hosts some of the easiest climbs on the island and the approach is rather easy. The area can be quite windy, so bring a jacket. The crag is somewhat public in that many hikers pass by the area. As a result, climbers are always under observation so please help preserve access by ensuring you pack out your trash and pick up any other trash you see laying around. All it takes is one person to mess up and it could affect everyone.

The approach is a short, 10-to-15 minute 3rd-class scramble up the edge of the sea cliff. The crag is actually located in a small saddle at the top off the first hill. Optionally, there is a small approach trail located about 300' inland of the sea cliff, but it's harder to find and it takes longer to reach the crag.

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. The GPS coordinates of the parking lot are 21.3091, -157.6573. You can copy and paste those coordinates into Google Maps for more information on how to reach the location.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Makapu'u Point

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.

5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b 38 ● Route 7 Trad, TR
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b 4 ● Cane Spider Crimp Traverse Sport
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b 41 ● Route 3 Sport, TR
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 45 ● Route 6 Sport, TR
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 30 ● Route 11 Sport, TR
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 34 ● Route 10 Sport, TR
5.9- 5c 17 VI 16 HVS 4c 11 ● Frosted Flakes Sport, TR
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 65 ● Route 9 Sport, TR
5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b 28 ● Route 5 Sport, TR