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Adirondacks Falcon Closures

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El Duderino · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Feb 2013 · Points: 70

I am planning a trip to the Adirondacks in mid-late May. Is there a list of crags with falcon nesting closures anywhere? Thanks.

rocknice2 · · Montreal, QC · Joined Nov 2006 · Points: 3,847
Adirondack Rock Climbing Route Closures

March 27, 2015
Beginning April 1 the following cliffs or sections of cliffs will be closed to climbers to allow peregrine falcons to establish nest sites. Once it has been determined if nesting activity is occurring and where nest sites are located DEC will reopen climbing routes that are not near the nesting

Wilmington Notch
All climbing routes are closed on Moss Cliff.

Chapel Pond
All climbing routes are closed on both Upper and Lower Washbowl Cliffs.

Lake George Eastern Shore
All climbing routes are closed on Shelving Rock.

Poke-o-Moonshine Mountain
All routes on the Main Face are closed except the following routes described on pages 38-45 of Adirondack Rock - A Rock Climber's Guide:

Opposition
Goat's Foot on Rock
High and Dry
Bushmaster
Big Buddha
Bushido
Bodacious
Pearly Gates
Kaibob
Battle Creek
Static Cling
Certified Raw
Air Male
Son of a Mother
Phase III
Bastard
Ladder
Puppies on Edge
Hang 'Em High
Group Therapy
Adonis
Pandemonium
Discord
Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

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