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Rock Climbing · Silverton, CO

Waiting Line

moderateSpring climbing conditions. Route may be wet after rainfall. Check weather forecast before climbing.
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Before you go

Live · nearest station Telluride, 14 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:10 pm.

85°

Partly Sunny

Feels like 85°

Trailhead temp

80° est. at 10,043 ft

Storm chance

7% afternoon

Wind

5 mph SSW

UV index

4.3 moderate

Sun window

6:21 am to 8:10 pm

Distance

Elevation gain

32ft

High point

10,075ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Waiting Line is a fully bolted drytool climbing route located in Niagara Gulch, near Silverton, Colorado. Situated approximately one-quarter of the way up the approach to the Whorehouse Hoses route, it sits next to a snow and talus ramp entering from the right. The route features a pumpy start that moves under an easy roof, traverses left, and then climbs straight up a corner before reaching the face. While tool placements are limited, the pockets provide solid holds. The area is pet-friendly and offers available parking. Climbers should be prepared for variable conditions, including potential snow or ice during winter months.

Trail profile

Gain

32 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

10,075 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start10,043 ft
2Climbing Route10,075 ft

Latest trail reportgood

Spring climbing conditions. Route may be wet after rainfall. Check weather forecast before climbing.

Reported Mar 4, 2025Verified

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