Access Issue: All rock climbing routes on Deception Wall are CLOSED until August 15, 2025. Washington State Parks, United States Forest Service, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and Washington Climbers Coalition have worked together to coordinate protection of a peregrine falcon nest located on the climbing wall. Climbing at Substation, Write-Off Rock, Nevermind Wall, We Did Rock, and Hull Creek Rock are unaffected by the closure and remain open. If you have any questions about the closure, please contact Ranger Oakley at 425-832-2163.

A seasonal raptor closure is in place for Midnight and Noontime Rock in Tumwater Canyon and volunteer raptor monitoring is underway at Index. Check Mountain Project for updates. Thanks for your help in sharing our cliffs with wildlife!

A seasonal raptor closure will be in place for select Newhalem climbing areas to protect nesting Peregrine falcons in the Ross Lake National Recreation Area of North Cascades National Park. The WCC asks that you respect this closure. Thank You.

Nesting falcons with chicks have been located on the Diamond. Avoid climbing above pitch 4 on affected area. The WCC in conjunction with State Parks has instituted a voluntary closure in this area through July 15th. The WCC asks that you respect this closure. Thank You.