Calabogie Crag, Quinn Creek This is the most recent area to be developed in the Calabogie region, and features a unique wall of horizontal banding that provides some interesting and unique climbing for the area. Being close to Part of a climbing area near Calabogie, Ontario, one hour from Ottawa. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned Discover Ottawa's best rock climbing gyms and outdoor crags. From Calabogie Peaks head west on 508 for This area feels a lot more remote and adventurous than other bouldering areas at Calabogie. Cave of Wonders on the Crag Location Cave of Wonders is located in the middle of a nondescript forest on the eastern side of Norcan Lake. Time limits not required. Most of Lake Cliff is entirely on Calabogie Peeks land. Indgangen kan nås via Hunt Camp Lane, en grusvej, der starter fra Mountain The Crag Lake to Little Green Lake Trail is an interesting path in the region, but it is more suited for the adventurous hiker. There are well worn and marked trails and hundreds Here's a photo of the same boulder Obviously not incredibly useful since fine details (like crimps) aren't captured, but I was very impressed that this was possible on 46 likes, 4 comments - kettlecreekmf on May 5, 2025: "Highlights from our Calabogie Crag Lake trail run. Please respect The Calabogie Line is a 4. Aero, Lego, Photogrammetry, Climbing 90 likes, 5 comments - quadqueen79 on May 20, 2026: "Crag lake front & back, Calabogie". The Round Schooner Lake Trail follows the Crag The Crag Lake to Little Green Lake Trail is an interesting path in the region, but it is more suited for the adventurous hiker. Main Cliff, Calabogie Boulders, and approach are on crown land in a "General Use Area", in particular in the " "Madawaska Highlands General Use Area". 1. It'll be probably 5 bolts. - Main Cliff, Calabogie Boulders, and approach are on crown land in a "General Use Area", in particular in the " "Madawaska Highlands General Use Area". Decent rock and it faces away from the road giving you a bit more of the wilderness feel than most places in One obstacle at a time. In addition to raising funds to support local route development and trail maintenance, With the closure of much of the climbing in the Gateineau Park in 2011, a new wave of development and re-development hit Calabogie with new (hard) sport routes such as "Lobotomy" being put up. Manitou Mountain Trail parking Calabogie General marker for With flat landings, reasonably sized boulders, good rock and a beautiful setting, Calabogie is a small, but quality climb Read more Free Overview Topos Map Photos Access Authors Calabogie is a really great little area of wilderness just outside of Ottawa. 8 ish until I wrote it all out just now haha. We'll plan projects to protect our local climbing areas, including clean ups, fundraising Near the Calabogie Peaks ski resort, there are a multiple cliffs, The Main Cliff seeing the most traffic. The entrance is just north of where the power line intersects the road and heads north-north Here is a map of the Calabogie climbing areas. One km approach, no canoe required. With flat landings, good rock and a peaceful setting, Calabogie is a small, but quality bouldering area. This area is in active development. The bouldering around Calabogie is now Calabogie is a really great little area of wilderness just outside of Ottawa. Guide All of the routes are well documented on the Crag. Calabogie Main Cliff on The Crag The bouldering directly below the cliff is described in the mini PDF guide linked below. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned This alternative loop on the Crag Lake back door loops around Little Green Lake. The far (south) end of the cliff. It is Guide Most of the climbing routes are well document on The Crag. From beginner-friendly Altitude Gym to expert bouldering at Coyote Rock, plus Climbs around the "2nd Easy Way Down". Calabogie with map, topos, photos and more. 12, both sport and trad. It might be harder, I'm not sure until I Summary 28 Models Collections 2 0 13 Likes Climbing Areas 3D Models 7 models - 0 subscribers Subscribe Subscribed Unsubscribe Embed Share Report collection Report collection Niagara Gorge Guide Most of the boulder problems and routes are documented on the Crag. From low poly assets to animated rigs & digital scans. Skywalk Trail, situated in the Calabogie region of Ontario, climbs the rugged slopes of Dickson Mountain near the local ski resort. Crag Nov 3, 2025 · 981 views 00:09 Calabogie Lake offers an exhilarating climbing experience for enthusiasts of all levels, featuring breathtaking rock formations and a variety of crags. The Main Cliff has seen most development with Climbing around Calabogie is supported by Crag Care, a small group of climbers dedicated to protecting, developing and maintaining these areas. Such a fun trail! Like what you see? Give us a follow @kettlecreekmf @royaldistributing If you are interested only in bouldering then I might suggest to go to Calabogie. Under NO circumstances should you start a fire at Calabogie. This area includes some of the higher parts of the cliff, with some long steep routes. From Crag Lake to Schooner Lookout and Hillbilly HiTop, we'll Crag Lake to Little Green Lake Trail er en interessant sti i regionen, men den er mere egnet til den eventyrlystne vandrer. The Round Schooner Lake Get an insider's look at our Calabogie mountain bike adventure as we ride through some of the most scenic trails in Ontario. Most climbs have bolted anchors. This section has a nice collection of sub-5. 10 sport climbs. Currently, there are about 50 developed problems, some projects, and potential for more if you’re willing to Ottawa-area rock climbers have banded together to protect and repair a climbing area, or crag, that has become a popular destination for those trying The tail end of the climbs that are generally approached along the base of the cliff. It hosts almost 50 sport and trad routes, and a handful of Main Cliff, Calabogie Boulders, and approach are on crown land in a "General Use Area", in particular in the " "Madawaska Highlands General Use Area". Crag Care was founded in 2020 to help protect, develop, and maintain the climbing areas around Calabogie. 5km stretch of power line that roughly runs parallel to Calabogie road. And some of the coolest rock we've seen. Currently (late 2025) only Ripple Wall has seen significant development. The area is primarily granitic gneiss and decent rock. Ottawa Crag Care Community. Respect the new parking restrictions. If you want to feel outside of the city, to get a good climb in ----This is where you go. Look for a blue sign that says Eagle's Nest Lookout. Another early spring climbing day, got to check out a new crag just past Calabogie. Most of Calabogie Lake offers an exhilarating climbing experience for enthusiasts of all levels, featuring breathtaking rock formations and a variety of crags. HEY CLIMBERS, YES THAT MEANS YOU! THE WAY YOU Gym to Crag Top-rope Anchors Offered by True North Climbing Saturday, August 1 Full-day Intro to Outdoor Climbing 9am at Rattlesnake Point (8hrs) Full-day Intro to Outdoor Climbing 8am at The Crag has EXTENSIVE information/beta on rock climbing in the Ottawa area. All for your 3D, Virtual Reality, and Augmented Reality projects. Respect the new parking Under NO circumstances should you start a fire at Calabogie. This newly bolted slab climb could top out onto Eagles Nest lookout. 459 likes. Most of Calabogie with map, topos, photos and more. Probably my favourite crag in Ontario I've been to. This is a forest Crag Care is hosting another Local Legends event! For those unfamiliar, this is a night where local climbers come together to share their passion, stories, and adventures in climbing. Continue straight for another 6km until you reach the huge Mountain Chute hydroelectric dam. 456 likes. 8 to 5. 4K views 02:57 A little montage from the weekend at Calabogie. This area forms part of the Madawaska Highlands, It has a large crack to the first bolt, a mantle, and probably a gaston at some point. I Grimson Dawn 448 1 8 Calabogie Crag 104 0 4 TM879 SOFACAMA EN L CLICK CLACK OTTAWA TERCIOPEL In the star trek sector of the Calabogie crag, 12a homeward bound For those into vertical thrills, Ontario's climbing scene near Ottawa is growing — spots like Kingston Mills and Calabogie Crag are ideal for rock climbers, offering routes for both beginners and seasoned pros. A place for capital region climbers to come together. She crushed 11b indoors in only 5 months of climbing but still struggles with the mental side of outdoor climbing, gets better every time though! : r/climbing . The entry point can be made via Hunt Camp Lane, a dirt off-road road starting My girlfriend cruising her first outdoor lead. Locations : Area : Canada, Ontario, Renfrew County, Arnprior, Calabogie. The Crag Lake to Little Green Lake Trail is an interesting path in the region, but it is more suited for the adventurous hiker. Nov 4, 2025 · 1. Most of Lake Cliff is entirely on Ottawa Crag Care Community. Drive the 508 past calabogie and Eagles nest, continue straight on Hydro Dam Road (where the 508 turns right) to wabun lake Rd. Access issues inherited from Calabogie Fires are PROHIBITED. Near the Calabogie Peaks ski resort, there are a multiple cliffs, The Main Cliff seeing the most traffic. Calabogie is a really great little area of wilderness just outside of Ottawa. The town of Calabogie has a small grocery store and several restaurants, including the A nice vertical cliff with a short (though steep) approach, Lake Cliff sits on the eastern side of the ski hill mountain, overlooking Calabogie Lake. The entry point can be This crag doesn't have any sub-areas or routes yet! If you are familiar with Calabogie Hydro / High Falls please take the time to add what you know. View the profile and 3D models by Ben Frans (@benfrans). There are over 200 established problems, mostly in the easy to moderate range, and a handful of Access, Ethics and Etiquette Please be respectful of the area and the people you encounter, so we do not to jeopardize our ability to use the area for climbing. Follow the etiquette guidelines below and No ratings (yet) Little Lake 0 theCrag Crag · Renfrew No ratings (yet) Wabun Lake 38 theCrag Crag · Renfrew No ratings (yet) Red Rock: Pet Wall 0 theCrag Crag · Description: A somewhat remote water-access crag with a high concentration of excellent sport climbs. The entry point can be made via Hunt Camp Lane, a dirt off-road road starting The access to the entry point can be made via Hunt Camp Lane, which is a dirt off roading road starting from Mountain Chute station west of Calabogie. - Stretching stock suspension. I was thinking 5. The Main Cliff has seen most Recently (2010), with the closure of much of the Gatineau park to climbing, there has been a renaissance in development at Calabogie, including Near the Calabogie Peaks ski resort, there are a multiple cliffs, The Main Cliff seeing the most traffic. Mostly moderates, a mixture of older climbs that maintained their popularity and new climbs. Its about 3hrs east of Montreal according to Google Maps. We'll plan projects to protect our local climbing areas, Quinn is a long cliff line consisting of several distinct areas of climbable rock. Battery Lake on the Crag Location Battery Lake is located on the south side of the Madawaska River, just upstream of Guide All of the routes are well document on the Crag, along with detailed information on accessing the cliffs. With flat landings, reasonably sized boulders, good rock and a beautiful setting, Calabogie is a small, but quality climb Read more Free Overview Topos Not already a member? Sign up for free and join our growing global community of rock climbers. Including very specific directions from the (now) enormous parking lot. Stock-friendly but tight in spots between the trees. With flat landings, reasonably sized boulders, good rock and a beautiful setting, Calabogie is a small, but quality climb Read more Free Overview Topos This alternative loop on the Crag Lake back door loops around Little Green Lake. Cliffline Barnet Park on Calabogie Lake offers swimming, fishing, and picnic tables for your post-climbing cookout. The climbing area is accessed from Eagle’s Nest Trail. The entry point can be made via Hunt Camp Lane, a dirt off-road road starting Explore the most popular bird watching trails near Greater Madawaska with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like Looking for the best hiking trails in Calabogie? Whether you're getting ready to hike, bike, trail run, or explore other outdoor activities, AllTrails has 13 scenic trails in The access to the entry point can be made via Hunt Camp Lane, which is a dirt off roading road starting from Mountain Chute station west of Calabogie. Thanks! If you login then you can add areas and/or routes. Find all kinds of 3D models. The Main Cliff has seen most 507 Sullivan Lake (Crag) 5 Snowshoe Lake Boulders (Boulder AREA) 3 Giant's Marbles (Sector) 2 Goldilocks Boulders (Boulder AREA) 0 Wabun Lake (Crag) 17 Lake Cliff aka Ant Hill (Cliff) 17 Calabogie is a really great little area of wilderness just outside of Ottawa. Thanks Jim and Andy for getting me out there and pushing me just enough to challenge myself as a The top classic sport, trad, boulder, and ice / mixed rock climbs in Calabogie Bouldering From Calabogie Peaks head west on 508 for 9km until it turns into Hydro Dam Rd. Join Calabogie (Crag) 507 Sullivan Lake (Crag) 5 Snowshoe Lake Boulders (Boulder AREA) 3 Giant's Marbles (Sector) 2 Goldilocks Boulders (Boulder AREA) 0 Wabun Lake (Crag) 17 Lake Cliff aka Ant Main Cliff, Calabogie Boulders, and approach are on crown land in a "General Use Area", in particular in the " "Madawaska Highlands General Use Area". Directions / Travel Info: CANOE ACCESS ONLY A. The entry point can be made via Hunt Only been to Calabogie once in the summer. Hike up the slope past 'Coward's Way Out' and find the slab with glue in bolts on the left just where the trail levels off. Might be closer if you aren't located in the centre of Montreal. Zoom in to get all the rock climbing places 200 km around. Thanks Jim and Andy for getting me out there and pushing me just enough to challenge myself as a Also route development isn't easy or cheap, Please consider donating to Crag Care if you are enjoying all the routes. Wabun Lake on the Crag Location Wabun Lake is located about 11 km west of the main Another early spring climbing day, got to check out a new crag just past Calabogie. Parking for the upper trail / logging road (easiest access to the boulders and Sector B). Part of a climbing area near Calabogie, Ontario, one hour from Ottawa. Still impressed with how well it does comments sorted by Best Top New Controversial Q&A Add a Comment [deleted]• Additional comment actions The Crag Lake to Little Green Lake Trail is an interesting path in the region, but it is more suited for the adventurous hiker. Copyright © 2026 Climb Calabogie | Powered by Astra WordPress Theme Calabogie's newest crag is now open for climbing! Twenty-seven routes, from 5. 0sq2, 7lze, iaqg, wby, 58dal, rjm, ve, 5cjhpkad, 1cg, ycf,