raptors | Mid Atlantic Climbers

7 Mar 2019

Raptor Closure 2019 – Cumberland Narrows

by Chris Irwin | posted in: Access, raptors | 0

Effective March 1, 2019 The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has closed a portion of the Cumberland Narrows, aka Lover’s Leap, cliffs in Cumberland Maryland to the public. This seasonal closures exists to protect Peregrine Falcons during their courtship, mating, … Continued

2 Mar 2016

Harpers Ferry/Maryland Heights Peregrine Falcon Closure 2016

by Chris Irwin | posted in: Access, climbing, Harpers Ferry NPS, raptors | 0

Effective March 1st, 2016 A temporary and partial closure is in effect for Maryland Heights to protect nesting peregrine falcons. All climbing routes on the Gully, the Sign Wall and the ABC Ramps are closed. A portion of the top of … Continued