Eardley Escarpment
Climbing Sections:
- 01 - Buzz Rock (1)
- 02 - Black Bear Slab (1)
- 03 - Erlkoenig (3)
- 04 - Ron n'John Cliffs (5)
- 06 - The Western Cwm (7)
- 08 - Twin Ribs (1)
- 09 - Castle Wall (0)
- 10 - The Cirque (1)
- 12 - Home Cliff (0)
- 13 - The Gallery (0)
- 14 - Farm Rock (7)
- 15 - Bald Face (0)
- 16 - Big Overhang (1)
- 17 - Western Chalet Cliffs (0)
- 18 - The Shrine (2)
- 19 - Mont King (4)
About Eardley Escarpment:
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see Luskville
More info on routes and areas under 'Luskville' in 'eastern Ontario' region.
There are Access Issues with this area check out the Access Info |
| Nearest town or city: | Gatineau |
| Directions: | The cliffs are strewn along a 35 km strech of the escarpement forming the west edge of the Gatineau Park. Routes below are ordered West to East. Access via highway 148 or the Chemin de la Montagne. Parking: Kelly road, Hang-glider parking, Crégheur road, Hôtel-de-ville road, Luskville falls picnic ground, Luskville Mall, Churchill picnic ground, Steele road. |
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| Access Issues: | Most of the climbing in this area has been closed by the organization that oversees the Gatineau Park, The National Capital Commision (NCC), for "ecological" reasons.
Currently climbing is only allowed at: Home Cliff (Main corner to Piton Highway) The Western Cwm, north (left) side of the cwm Copacabana Down Under Eastern Block |
| Camping: | |
| When to Climb: | Autumn Spring Summer Winter |
| Quantity of Climbs: | Year |
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Forum Discussions (9 posts)
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Closed by the NCC | dagibbs | 0 | Sep 12 2010, 11:46 PM |
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CAMPING!!!! | erika37 | 0 | Jul 27 2007, 4:40 AM |
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Any idea of when the season will open? | meridian | 0 | Mar 09 2006, 4:36 AM |
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Survey on closure areas - please help! | meridian | 0 | May 21 2005, 12:37 PM |
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Found: Fleece Jacket @ Western Cwm | sir_chalkalot | 0 | Oct 17 2004, 4:35 PM |
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COMPLETE BAN on climbing in Gatineau Park (near Ottawa) | tradnomad | 56 | May 19 2005, 2:25 PM |
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Eardley escarpement guidebook, any updates? | yeti | 8 | Aug 29 2007, 1:26 AM |
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Ottawa - Gatineau Climbers Read PLZ! | genlock | 29 | Oct 15 2004, 1:32 AM |
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Eardley | rockaholic | 6 | Oct 04 2004, 6:16 PM |
