From this trailhead, it is an easy and pleasant walk westward for 1.7 miles. This will let you pass through the east rim of the San Rafael Swell and will get you access to the bottom of Eardley Canyon proper. The main part of Eardley Canyon is usually attempted from the top trailhead, some 9.5 miles to the northwest. The canyon is long and dangerous requiring significant experience with climbing ropes and canyonneering skills. The local Search and Rescue teams have to pull people and bodies out of this canyon on a regular, almost yearly basis.