Laying in Wait Climbing

Last Updated: Aug, 2026
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Guide moderated by Jamie Emerson

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From Interstate 70, take the Idaho Springs exit #240. Head south on CO Highway 103 (a Scenic Byway) for 6.9 miles. Turn right on West Chicago Creek Road (a dirt road). Drive 2.9 miles to a parking area for Hells Hole Trailhead. The boulder sits on the north side of the dirt road directly across from the parking area’s Do Not Enter sign, and is easily visible. 
This digital Laying in Wait climbing guidebook gives you GPS navigation, verified topos, and beta for hundreds of climbs. Explore classics and hidden gems with offline access to maps, directions, and beta videos. Whether it's your first visit or fiftieth, KAYA makes your Laying in Wait days smoother, safer, and more dialed. From Interstate 70, take the Idaho Springs exit #240. Head south on CO Highway 103 (a Scenic Byway) for 6.9 miles. Turn right on West Chicago Creek Road (a dirt road). Drive 2.9 miles to a parking area for Hells Hole Trailhead. The boulder sits on the north side of the dirt road directly across from the parking area’s Do Not Enter sign, and is easily visible.

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JON GLASSBERG
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Laying in Wait v8
Legendary classic. Perfect setting in the aspens...
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