Lower Eardley Canyon | San Rafael Swell

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Thu A slight chance of rain showers after noon. Sunny. High near 69, with temperatures falling to around 64 in the afternoon. Southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
69° | 41°
Fri Sunny, with a high near 59. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
59° | 30°
Sat Sunny, with a high near 64.
64° | 33°
Sun Sunny, with a high near 69.
69° | 38°
Mon Sunny, with a high near 74.
74° | 42°
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
Thu A slight chance of rain showers after noon. Sunny. High near 69, with temperatures falling to around 64 in the afternoon. Southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
69° | 41°
Fri Sunny, with a high near 59. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
59° | 30°
Sat Sunny, with a high near 64.
64° | 33°
Sun Sunny, with a high near 69.
69° | 38°
Mon Sunny, with a high near 74.
74° | 42°
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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