Lower Eardley Canyon | San Rafael Swell

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RATING: 3B

Sat

Sunny. High near 46, with temperatures falling to around 39 in the afternoon. Northwest wind around 2 mph.

46 | 26

Sun

Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Southwest wind around 3 mph.

45 | 25

Mon

Sunny, with a high near 41.

41 | 24

Tue

Sunny, with a high near 38.

38 | 19

Wed

Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.

36 | 18

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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

Sat

Sunny. High near 46, with temperatures falling to around 39 in the afternoon. Northwest wind around 2 mph.

46 | 26

Sun

Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Southwest wind around 3 mph.

45 | 25

Mon

Sunny, with a high near 41.

41 | 24

Tue

Sunny, with a high near 38.

38 | 19

Wed

Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.

36 | 18

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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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