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    • Temporary Closures to Protect Nesting Raptors in Rocky Mountain National Park

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    Posted 10 March 2010 - 02:31 PM

    Each year to protect raptor nesting sites, Rocky Mountain National Park officials initiate temporary closures in the Lumpy Ridge and SheepMountain areas of the park.  To ensure that raptors can nest undisturbed, specific areas within the park are closed temporarily to public use during nesting season and monitored by wildlife managers.  All closures went 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  These closures may be extended longer or rescinded at an earlier date depending on nesting activity.

    Closures include Checkerboard Rock, Lightning Rock, Batman Rock, Batman Pinnacle, Thunder Buttress, The Parish, Alligator Rock, Sheep Mountain, and Twin Owls, Rock One.  These closures include the named formations as well as areas extending 100 yards surrounding the base of the formation.  The perimeter around Alligator Rock extends for 200 yards in all directions.  Closures include all climbing routes, outcroppings, cliffs, faces, ascent and descent routes and climber access trails to the named rock formations.  Check the park’s website at http://www.nps.gov/romo/planyourvisit/area_closures.htm for updated information on raptor closures.

    The National Park Service is committed to preserving birds of prey. The same cliffs that are critical for raptors also appeal to climbers.  The cooperation of climbing organizations and individuals is essential to the successful nesting of raptors in the park.

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