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Crags Below Bathtub
Washington
> Central-E Casca…
> Leavenworth
> Icicle Creek
Access Issue: Seasonal Raptor Closures
Details
Each year, the USFS monitors for raptor nesting.
A pair of golden eagles regularly nest on Bridge Creek Wall. When in effect, starting January 1, PLEASE DO NOT CLIMB or travel within 1/2 mile of Bridge Creek Wall. As a reference, the climb Condorphamine Addiction is just outside of this 1/2 mile buffer, and is OK to climb still. The closure extends through August 15, but there is active monitoring to determine if the seasonal closure can be lifted earlier.
In 2014, there was an active pair of peregrine falcons at Snow Creek Wall, but no official closure was put in effect due to the location of the falcons. The site will be continually monitored with changes or removal of closures updated as necessary.
Description
Several small to medium crags dot the approach trail to Bathtub Dome and Condor Buttress after taking a right at the fork just beyond the mossy drainage area. More walls are being developed in this area as well.
Getting There
Take a right at the fork about 45 seconds after the mossy drainage area and continue uphill. The first crag is about 40 minutes from the road.