BETA PHOTO: Aguaworld, as seen from the new approach.
Description
Steep and forgotten, Aguaworld has a lot of good quartzite, pumpy routes, and an odd 5.9. Located near the mouth of the canyon and facing the southwest it has good sun, so pick a cool day or a morning. Most of the routes are bolted, some that aren't are scary.
The new subdivision is killing the original approach.
Getting There
Park at the first pullout past the new subdivision on the left (a grove of trees are here). Hike up the steep hill cross right and past the subdivision, and aim for the talus fields that will get you to the base.
The Classics
Mountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for Aguaworld:
By Ryan Brough From: Arvada, Colorado Oct 21, 2006
New Approach that avoids ACCESS ISSUE: Park in the pullout next to the brown "No Camping" sign about half a mile up the canyon from the electric sign (just before the bridge). Here, the north slope isn't as steep. Cross the street and follow an established trail that climbs to the west. Eventually, you'll arrive at an old service road at the base of some mine tailings (loose talus). There are some switch backs through the talus that lead to the remnants of the broken aqueduct. Plan for a 30 minute hike. P.S. Bring water, Aguaworld is a misnomer.
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