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Eldred Valley

International > N America > Canada > British Columbia > Powell River
Warning Access Issue: Logging Roads - Restricted Access DetailsDrop down

Description

The Eldred Valley contains a vast expanse of huge granite walls. It will provide great climbing and a wilderness experience. There is also some excellent bouldering and hiking. Information for routes is best found here, or going to the recently opened Powell River Climbing Co-op in the Townsite Market. 

Getting There

Turn off Hwy 101 on to Dixon Road. Follow Dixon road for 5 mins until it joins the Goat Lake Mainline. Drive the Goat Main for 34 miles to the CAD Climbers Camp. Psyche Slab & Caragdur are both accessed from the CAD Climbers Camp. Access the West Main Wall at Mile 35, Amon Gwareth via the Dianne Main, and Amon Rudh at mile 39 (4wd). All logging roads in Powell River are marked in MILES.

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Groovy dynos on YSF wall with the Mainer in the back! drew leiterman photo.
[Hide Photo] Groovy dynos on YSF wall with the Mainer in the back! drew leiterman photo.
John McMahon finding hidden treasure
[Hide Photo] John McMahon finding hidden treasure
West side of Eldred Valley
[Hide Photo] West side of Eldred Valley
Carag-dur & The Mainer as seen from the W.Main Buttress.
[Hide Photo] Carag-dur & The Mainer as seen from the W.Main Buttress.
The West main Buttress
[Hide Photo] The West main Buttress
E.R.V. from the Buttress
[Hide Photo] E.R.V. from the Buttress
Big blue tarp at Colins Camp
[Hide Photo] Big blue tarp at Colins Camp
Tom P climbing on the Buttress
[Hide Photo] Tom P climbing on the Buttress
Eldred Camp
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Eldred Valley Map<br>
contour interval: 500 feet<br>
light blue 10km grid<br>
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red outline - Carag Dur<br>
yellow outline - Mainer<br>
blue outling - Psyche Slab
[Hide Photo] Eldred Valley Map contour interval: 500 feet light blue 10km grid red outline - Carag Dur yellow outline - Mainer blue outling - Psyche Slab

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[Hide Comment] Here's an article I wrote with more photos of the area and campsite :)
kaleidoscopeflux.blogspot.c… Aug 30, 2013
MAKB
Denver, CO.
[Hide Comment] Camping Info:

If staying in the walk-in campground for multiple days, having a wheelbarrow to shuttle loads is very nice. There is sometimes one sitting at the kiosk in the parking area but don’t count on it.

Alternatively, there is a shorter trail that branches off the outhouse trail going up to the road. To access with a vehicle, drive another ~300m up the road from the car camping area and shuttle loads from there. (130m vs 300m) Jul 4, 2021
Chris Herle
Northern CA
[Hide Comment] Mice are currently the crux of the camping situation. The beta is to sleep in a tent (they WILL get into your vehicle) and bring plastic tubs/buckets with lids for your food. Sep 9, 2023
M
[Hide Comment] As of summer 2024, there are now two (mouse safe) bear bins at the campground for safe food storage. Aug 11, 2024