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FA: Ben LaCour & David Carrier, May 2020
Maryland
> Cumberland Narr…
> Saturn Buttress
Access Issue: This area is closed to public use, each year, during February 15 - July 31 to protect nesting Peregrine Falcons.
Details
- The closure area includes all cliffs and trails south of the abandoned Artmore Plastics building.
- Peregrine Falcons are a state and federally protected bird.
- Human disturbance can cause nest abandonment and the loss of eggs and chicks.
- Viewing the Peregrines is possible from along the Great Allegheny Passage Trail as it passes through The Cumberland Narrows.
See this photo for details:
Description
Start on big ledge 10' left of nearly dead pine tree at left end of buttress. Climb directly up blocky corner. Multiple variations are possible. Top out between two medium size roofs.
Location
Protection
tree anchors