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2024 Peregrine Falcon Closures at Harpers Ferry NPS and The Narrows

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UPDATE: The seasonal peregrine falcon closures were lifted on June 27th. Significant portions of the climbing areas at both Harpers Ferry National Historical Park and The Narrows (aka Lover’s Leap) in Cumberland, MD are closed to visitors effective February 15-July 31, 2024. These closures occur seasonally to protect Peregrine Falcons during the nesting and mating […]

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Temporary Climbing Close In Harpers Ferry Due To Rockslide Stabilization Work

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NOTE: As of November 30, this closure has been lifted. Starting September 12, Harpers Ferry National Historical Park will be closing portions of trail and climbing in West Virginia while work is being done to perform rockslide stabilization above US 340. This work calls for rock slope scaling, localized rock bolting, and removal of potential

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2023 Peregrine Falcon Closures at Harpers Ferry NPS and The Narrows

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Significant portions of the climbing areas at both Harpers Ferry National Historical Park and The Narrows (aka Lover’s Leap) in Cumberland, MD are closed to visitors effective February 15-July 31, 2023. These closures occur seasonally to protect Peregrine Falcons during the nesting and mating season. Since human disturbance can cause nest abandonment and the loss

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MAC and Partners Continue to Advocate for Access at Harpers Ferry

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Last week, Mid Atlantic Climbers and our partners at the Access Fund, American Alpine Club, and Outdoor Alliance DMV sent a letter to Harpers Ferry National Historical Park urging park management, with the involvement of the public and representative organizations, to explore additional solutions to a permanent parking closure at Maryland Heights that prioritize visitor

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Speak Up: Harpers Ferry Proposes Permanent Parking Closure at Maryland Heights

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This month, Harpers Ferry National Historical Park proposed to permanently close the Maryland Heights parking areas, citing safety issues from illegally parked cars along Sandy Hook Road at busy times when legal parking was full. These parking areas have been temporarily closed since March 2020 due to COVID-19 safety protocols. The public can submit comments

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Shenandoah Park Implements Old Rag Ticketing Pilot Program

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In August of 2021, Shenandoah National Park released a proposal to make several changes for visitors: 1) Increase the campground nightly fee from $15-20 to $30, 2) Begin charging a fee for backcountry camping, and 3) Establish a pilot program for Old Rag visitor access.   In January, the park officially announced the final details of

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Catoctin Trail Plan is an Opportunity to Improve Access to Popular Boulders

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Last year, Catoctin Mountain Park began developing a plan to enhance the Park’s trail system and visitor experiences, while balancing recreation with natural and cultural resource protection. Since 2016, when Catoctin Mountain Park restored bouldering access, Mid Atlantic Climbers has been working with National Park Service staff to steward climbing areas and improve the climbing

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Access Update: Catoctin Mountain Park Bouldering

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Since 2016 when Catoctin Mountain Park restored bouldering access, Mid Atlantic Climbers has been working with National Park Service staff to steward climbing areas and develop educational materials for the climbing community. In recent years, Park resource experts have expressed concerns about the impact of climbing on the sensitive natural resources the Park seeks to

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Help shape the future of Harpers Ferry climbing

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Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, located on the border of Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia, is important to providing access to the outdoors for the DC metro region. It is a significant climbing resource in the mid-Atlantic, providing unique opportunities for multi-pitch traditional climbing, top roping, and bouldering. Mid Atlantic Climbers (MAC), Access Fund (AF),

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