Colorado Closures and Restrictions
Colorado
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
North Rim. Restriction in effect from March 15th until July 15th on Painted Wall, Serpent Point and Adjacent Wall.This includes the routes 'East Arete, Southern Arete, West Arete, Journey through Mirkwood, Forrest Walker, Stratosfear, The Dragon'. Contact: Myron Chase, Resource wildlife specialist, National Park Service Tel: 970.249.1914.
Boulder Canyon
The areas commonly known as “Eagle Rock,” “Blob Rock,” “Bitty Buttress,” and “Security Risk” will be closed to climbing and other access. Happy Hour, Bihedral, and Riviera remain open. Closures are effective from February 1 through July 31. Volunteers and Forest Service personnel will monitor the areas, and some areas may be reopened prior to July 31. For the most current closure information, check signs in the vicinity, or visit the Boulder Ranger District website at: http://www.fs.fed.us/r2/arnf/recreation/rock-climbing/brd/index.shtml UPDATE: as of April 2008, the Security Risk area is now open.
Eldorado Canyon State Park
Annual Wildlife Climbing Closure Annual nesting and roosting of falcons in Eldorado Canyon State Park closes portions of the Redgarden Wall from February 1st through July 31st inclusive. Routes closed include The Naked Edge (last 3 pitches), The Diving Board, Centaur, Redguard (last 3 pitches), Red Ant, Semi-Wild, the last 3 pitches of Anthill Direct, and Sidetrack. To read more and view a photograph of the closed area visit: http://parks.state.co.us/Parks/EldoradoCanyon/Publications/
Flatirons
Rapture Closures are from 2/1 - 7/31 at the following areas: Sacred Cliffs, Skunk Canyon, North side of Fern Canyon, 3rd Flatiron, The Matron, Devil's Thumb Ridge, Mickey Mouse Wall/Industrial Wall, City of Boulder on Boulder Open Space closures can be found here: http://www.bouldercolorado.gov/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1158&Itemid=411#raptor Or visit the Flatirons Climbing Coiuncil at: http://www.flatironsclimbing.com/
Lumpy Ridge, Estes Park
The LUMPY RIDGE PARKING LOT is located about 1/2 mile east of the MacGregor Ranch Rd. (Still on Devils Gulch Rd. CR43) turn north on the new access road and go another 1/4 mile. It will be clearly signed, is newly paved, and has a new restroom. RAPTOR CLOSURES Rocky Mountain National Park officials initiate temporary closures in the Lumpy Ridge and Sheep Mountain areas of the park. All closures will go in to effect on March 1 and will continue through July 31, if appropriate. Closures include Checkerboard Rock, Lightning Rock, Batman Rock, Batman Pinnacle, Thunder Buttress, The Parish, Alligator Rock, Sheep Mountain, Deer Ridge Buttress and Twin Owls, Rock One. Check the RMNP website at: http://www.nps.gov/romo/planyourvisit/area_closures.htm
Mary Jane Canyon
SEASONAL CLOSURE - To protect Peregrine Falcons and their cricical nesting habitat, the area approximately 1/2 mile in radius around the center of Mary Jane Canyon (in the Big Gypsum Valley) is closed to public entry from March 31 through July 31. The closure does not include access through county road 16Z. If you have any questions regarding the closure, please call Paul Morey, Wildlife Biologist Dolores Public Lands Office at 970/882-6853.
Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP)
Rocky Mountain National Park News Release Kyle Patterson 970-586-1363 Temporary Closures to Protect Nesting Raptors in Rocky Mountain National Park Each year to protect raptor nesting sites, Rocky Mountain National Park officials initiate temporary closures in the Lumpy Ridge and Sheep Mountain areas of the park. To enable wildlife managers to gather information and ensure that raptors can nest undisturbed, specific areas within the park are closed temporarily to public use during nesting season. All closures will go in to effect on March 1 and will continue through July 31, if appropriate. These closures may be extended longer or rescinded at an earlier date if determined necessary. [gsievers@estes.org] Closures include Checkerboard Rock, Lightning Rock, Batman Rock, Batman Pinnacle, Thunder Buttress, The Parish, Alligator Rock, Sheep Mountain, Deer Ridge Buttress and Twin Owls, Rock One. These closures include the named formations as well as areas extending 100 yards in all directions from these formations. The perimeter around Alligator Rock extends for 200 yards in all directions. Check the park’s website at: http://www.nps.gov/romo/planyourvisit/area_closures.htm
Routt National Forest
SEASONAL CLOSURE for The Domes — Sarvis Creek Dome. Restriction extends from April 1st — July 31st. Contact: John Anagella, Ranger, Yampa Ranger District Tel: 970.638.4516.
San Isabel National Forest
Tanner Dome: April 1 through July 31 raptor closure. Area will be monitored and closure status may change prior to July 31. For more information, contact Ron Torretta, Wildlife Biologist at 719/269-8537.
South Platte
Jefferson County Open Space. Cathedral Spires (Cynical Pinnacle) and the Dome. Closure is in effect from March 1 to July 31. Please respect all private property in this area. Contact Colleen Gadd: 303/271-5925.
South Platte
East face of Kissing Camels/Tower of Babel Restriction in effect from March 1 — July 15. Contact: Bonnie Frum, Program Coordinator, Garden of the Gods Visitor Center Tel: 719.634.6666.
Sphinx Rock
Closed- Private.