The crux is the first move, which is high feet to an awkward pop move, this problem is fun and a good warm up for your body and head, because the problem feels taller than it is, stand start with hands about chest high (i am six feet) and go straight up. The moves at the start are fairly big, especially the first move, but don't let that deter you it is ultra fun and with a good spotter and pad it is very safe. Don't let the height scare you.

603 Special

Opilio

Trailside Crack

Sit start under the overhanging scooped face with your left hand on a sidepull just below the arete and right hand on the large rail in the middle of the overhanging scoop. Pick some feet and pull up and move you right hand to the jug on the right side arete and work you way over the top. 

  It is very short but the moves are fun and strenuous due to positioning of the feet. If it went on for another 10 feet it would be a classic.

As walking to Waimea or Vader you will see this route to your left, it is fairly obvious. Stand start below the crack on good hold and move up using the crack, once your feet are on the good feet move up trying to use the and face holds and crack as best as you can, this is the crux because the crack becomes very tight and  hard to get any use out of it, the top out on this route is good so once you get past the crux section it is a breeze to the top on big holds.

This is a a large boulder used by many sport climbers to warm up their fingers and take a break from hiking while on their way up to Waimea. It provides several fun climbs and potentially could have some hidden projects remaining on it.

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Routes in Waimea Trail Boulder