Lower Eardley Canyon | San Rafael Swell

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Sun Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Sunny. High near 97, with temperatures falling to around 95 in the afternoon. South wind 3 to 10 mph.
97° | 70°
Mon Isolated showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. South wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
95° | 70°
Tue Sunny, with a high near 95.
95° | 68°
Wed Sunny, with a high near 96.
96° | 68°
Thu Sunny, with a high near 98.
98° | 69°
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
Sun Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Sunny. High near 97, with temperatures falling to around 95 in the afternoon. South wind 3 to 10 mph.
97° | 70°
Mon Isolated showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. South wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
95° | 70°
Tue Sunny, with a high near 95.
95° | 68°
Wed Sunny, with a high near 96.
96° | 68°
Thu Sunny, with a high near 98.
98° | 69°
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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