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Access Alerts<\/h1>\n<\/div>
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May 20, 2025 - Deception wall at Exit 38 closed to protect a peregrine falcon nest. <\/h2>
Access Issue: All rock climbing routes on Deception Wall are CLOSED until August 15, 2025. \n\nWashington State Parks, United States Forest Service, Washington Department of\nFish and Wildlife and Washington Climbers Coalition have worked together to\ncoordinate protection of a peregrine falcon nest located on the climbing wall.\nClimbing at Substation, Write-Off Rock, Nevermind Wall, We Did Rock, and Hull\nCreek Rock are unaffected by the closure and remain open.\n\nIf you have any questions about the closure, please contact Ranger Oakley at 425-832-2163.<\/div>
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April 1, 2019 - Seasonal raptor closure for Midnight and Noontime Rock in Tumwater Canyon, raptor monitoring at Index\n<\/h2>
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!<\/div>
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March 1, 2019 - Newhalem Seasonal Raptor Closure & Opportunity To Volunteer\n<\/h2>
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.<\/div>
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May 14, 2018 - Voluntary Falcon Closure at Index<\/h2>
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.<\/div>
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Ongoing Issues<\/h1>\n<\/div>
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