Mount Cauldron is located on the border between Quebec and Ontario, 25 minutes from Rouyn-Noranda. This is a unique rock formation. A rock mass coming out of nowhere. We wondered, but where does it come from? I found the following answer on Wikipedia. This is actually an inselberg ''is an isolated rock hill, knob, ridge, or small mountain that rises abruptly from a gently sloping or virtually level surrounding plain''.
Welcome to Mount Cauldron
View from the western side
The walls are very steep on all sides. The ascent is relatively easy depend on the chosen hiking trail. More tracks crisscross while going up. Some are more dizzying than others, that are easier. Be cautious, because you must not lose ground, because a misstep could add up to a few injuries. But personally I've climbed over twenty times and I never heard stories of serious injuries.
Do not worry, this is not where we go up
But beware it is a rapid ascent but still difficult. A walk of about two, two and a half hours. The descent is easier but you must also be careful in places.
Rock piles at the base, a sign of erosion
Beginning of the ascent, already a nice view
View looking down
Taking a break for a few quick snapshots
The village of Kearns
Appreciating the view
Far away we can see the chimneys from the mine in Rouyn-Noranda
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And for the end, a view from Kearns, Ontario
Thanks for sharing this nice post with beautiful pictures.
ReplyDeleteYou are welcome, I love hiking in that spot.
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