Peregrine Falcon Closures 2026

Peregrine falcons, an endangered species in New York State, nest on cliffs in the Adirondacks. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation annually monitors cliffs with known peregrine falcon nesting sites throughout the Adirondack Park. Rock climbing routes with active nest sites are temporarily closed to prevent any disturbances that might interfere with the successful raising of the young peregrine falcons. DEC’s priority is protecting an endangered species; however, attempts are made to maximize the opportunities for climbing at the same time.

It’s important to remember that not all active peregrine nests are monitored and not all the affected cliff areas are closed. In the past there have been unmonitored active nests on Wallface, Broughton Ledge and Midway Cliff at Silver Lake. The peregrines will let you know if you’re in their space! If you find yourself in this situation it’s best to give the peregrines their space and report what you saw to Royce Van Evera (Northern Cliffs) vanevera.royce@gmail.com and Doc Livingston (Southern Cliffs) relivingston.jr@gmail.com

The following rock-climbing restrictions will take effect Wednesday, April 1st, 2026:

***UPDATED 8/1/2026***

Chapel Pond:

Upper Washbowl- All Routes are OPEN

Lower Washbowl- All Routes are OPEN

Spider’s Web- All Routes are OPEN

Wilmington Notch:

Moss Cliff- All Routes are OPEN

Ausable Arete- All Routes are OPEN

Ausable Buttress- All Routes are OPEN

Alcatraz- All Routes are OPEN

Notch Mountain & High Falls Crag- All Routes are OPEN

Poke-O-Moonshine:

All Routes are OPEN

Crane Mountain:

All Routes are OPEN

Shelving Rock Mountain:

All Routes are OPEN

Sleeping Beauty Mountain:

All Routes are OPEN

Rogers Rock:

Campground Wall- All Routes are OPEN

Cove Wall- All Routes are OPEN

Rogers Slide- All Routes are OPEN

Jolly Roger Slab- All Routes are OPEN

Potash Mountain:

All Routes are OPEN