"Take on a three-pitch traditional climb at Bon Echo with solid protection and a demanding 5.8 overhang finish. This route blends easy slab climbing with a powerful bulge crux for intermediate trad climbers."
Carved into the rugged landscape of Bon Echo, this traditional route offers a rewarding challenge that balances solid protection with engaging moves over three pitches. Starting with a measured approach, the first pitch leads you along a gently rising ramp. Here, the rock contours guide your feet steadily toward a bulge that demands focus before reaching a belay ledge where calm settles in briefly. Moving into the second pitch, the terrain shifts—upward momentum drives you past vertical faces onto a slab marked by a crack system, inviting precise foot placements and smooth hand jams. This section feels dynamic as the rock presses you forward, with a final reach to a prominent overhang that announces the route’s climax. The third pitch asks for a punch of power: pulling over this bulge demands good technique and confidence, making it the crux and highlight of the climb. While options to step down and left or exit right exist, these alternatives are less advised, leaving the direct overhang as the recommended finish. Protection throughout is generally reliable, featuring solid gear placements that support a safe yet adventurous ascent. Located within Ontario South Bouldering and Rock, this route captures the essence of Bon Echo’s blend of accessible wilderness and compelling vertical terrain. The crag’s exposed granite invites climbers to engage closely with texture and movement while surrounded by the quiet call of the forest and distant lake views. For those who seek a brief but memorable traditional climb that pairs manageable tactics with a satisfying challenge, this line delivers a balanced mix of physical demands and mental engagement, ideal for intermediate trad climbers looking to sharpen their skills while embracing the natural grit of Canadian rock.
While gear placements are generally solid, the approach to the belay ledges and the overhang crux require focused climbing to avoid unprotected falls. The alternative exit options on pitch 3 can be unstable and are discouraged. Always check rock conditions and weather prior to climb.
Aim for the direct overhang finish on pitch 3 to experience the full challenge.
Avoid stepping down left or exiting right off pitch 3—these routes are less stable and not recommended.
Approach gear should include mid-range cams and a rack suitable for protecting crack and slab sequences.
Climb during dry conditions to ensure secure footholds on the slab and avoid slippery rock.
Expect solid, generally good gear placements throughout. Standard trad rack recommended with attention to mid-sized cams for crack protection. No fixed gear noted.
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