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. The entire ridge features a number of sections of climbable rock only 2 of which have been developed so far.
The cliff faces south east and gets sun all morning and for most of the afternoon. It currently has 27 established routes, both sport and trad, ranging from 5.8 to 5.12, with most being 5.10 and 5.11.
Guide
All of the routes are documented on the Crag.
Location
This area is located south-west of Norcan Lake, accessed by driving south on Norcan Lake lane, then branching right onto West Norcan Lake road. The drive is approximately 35 km from the town of Calabogie and takes around 45 minutes from there.
West Norcan Lake road is a forest access gravel road that is currently in great condition, as it has been resurfaced throughout 2025. It does have occasional logging and ATV use, so please drive with caution. It is not plowed in the winter, and is closed to road vehicle traffic as it is used as a snowmobile trail. As a result of this, it also takes longer to melt out in the spring due to the compacted snow.
The parking pullouts near the trailhead can easily accommodate at least 8 vehicles.
Note that Google Maps does not have updated information on West Norcan Lake Road, so it does not know how to drive all the way to the trailhead.
Approach
From the parking pullout walk down the hill towards the culverts and pick up a fairly well established approach trail occasionally marked with orange flagging tape. The trailhead is marked with a small wooden climber sign. The approach is 1km and should take around 20 minutes.