Lower Eardley Canyon | San Rafael Swell

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Mon Patchy smoke between 9am and 3pm. Sunny, with a high near 104. West southwest wind around 12 mph.
104° | 75°
Tue Sunny, with a high near 104. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
104° | 73°
Wed Sunny, with a high near 102.
102° | 71°
Thu Sunny, with a high near 102.
102° | 72°
Fri Sunny, with a high near 103.
103° | 73°
RATING: 3B
SEASON: Spring, Summer, Fall - The approach is hot in the summer, get an early start.
GEAR: Standard Technical Gear, Wetsuit during cold weather
RAPPELS: 6 depending on water level (biggest rap 18 m ( 60 ft. ) )
WATER: Many pools.
FLASHFLOOD: Moderate/High
Mon Patchy smoke between 9am and 3pm. Sunny, with a high near 104. West southwest wind around 12 mph.
104° | 75°
Tue Sunny, with a high near 104. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
104° | 73°
Wed Sunny, with a high near 102.
102° | 71°
Thu Sunny, with a high near 102.
102° | 72°
Fri Sunny, with a high near 103.
103° | 73°
Diane sliding into a pool.
Diane sliding into a pool.

Eardley requires a fair bit of effort for a short technical section. Due to its proximity to Salt Lake, and the beauty of the technical section, it is one I recommend. The pools make it a good choice when it's hot. Due to its pothole nature, it has a very different character depending on the water level. Regardless of water level, it is charming.

There are two differnt approach options. Option 1, the regular route, is a bit long and detracts a bit from the day. Option 2, the shortcut approach, offers intricate and elegant route finding down to just when Eardley gets good. I would recommend Option 2 for most groups, it makes for a much more enjoyable day though does involve a bit of route finding and scrambling.

Jim in Eardley
Jim in Eardley
Eardley Canyon
Eardley Canyon

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