To protect nesting golden eagles, the U.S. Forest Service is implementing annual area closures in Boulder Canyon beginning February 1, 2024. The closures include popular rock climbing spots at Eagle
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To protect nesting golden eagles, the U.S. Forest Service is implementing annual area closures in Boulder Canyon beginning February 1, 2024. The closures include popular rock climbing spots at Eagle Rock, Blob Rock, Bitty Buttress and Security Risk in Boulder Canyon.
These areas are located along Colorado Highway 119, approximately 1.5 miles east of Boulder Falls. Effective through July 31, 2024, the closures protect a long-established golden eagle nesting territory. Happy Hour, Bihedral and Riviera will remain open as long as visitors stay out of the closed areas.
The Boulder Ranger District partners with the Boulder Climbing Community to monitor nesting progress and to inform climbers about the importance of giving the eagles space to raise their young.
Federal and state laws prohibit disturbing any nesting bird of prey. Visitors can help protect wildlife by respecting all closures. Signs will be posted at key access points into the closed areas.
Closure information is available online at local climbing websites (https:// www.boulderclimbers.org/closures-1) and at fs.usda.gov/goto/arp/eagles.
