Lower Eardley Canyon | San Rafael Swell

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RATING: 3B

Thu

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9am and noon, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. South southwest wind 8 to 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

84 | 59

Fri

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. South southwest wind 6 to 12 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

81 | 57

Sat

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.

77 | 53

Sun

Sunny, with a high near 81.

81 | 53

Mon

Sunny, with a high near 82.

82 | 54

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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

Thu

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9am and noon, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. South southwest wind 8 to 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

84 | 59

Fri

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. South southwest wind 6 to 12 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

81 | 57

Sat

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.

77 | 53

Sun

Sunny, with a high near 81.

81 | 53

Mon

Sunny, with a high near 82.

82 | 54

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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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