Climbing Closures – Peregrine Falcon Nesting Areas–March 1, 2022

The Peregrine Falcon is a fully protected species in California and a special status species in Yosemite due to its sensitivity to disturbance during the nesting season. To protect this species, the Superintendent of Yosemite National Park is designating peregrine nesting cliffs as areas closed to visitor use, including climbing and slack-lining activities, until peregrine chicks have fledged and dispersed from those areas in 2022. The closure list will be updated throughout the season if nesting sites change or are not active. Please go to the Yosemite National Park climbing closure webpage for the most up-to-date information.

Climbing Closures – Yosemite National Park (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)

Nest sites will be monitored to provide current information on nesting status and to ensure prompt re-opening of these areas when appropriate. Closures are subject to change based on current nesting status. Your cooperation in complying with these temporary restrictions is greatly appreciated. The designation will remain in place until rescinded.