Heads up intrepid JTree climbers… it’s raptor closure season. As good stewards of our public lands, let’s give these special creatures lots of room to do their nesting and fledging thing. There is so much good climbing to be had this spring all around the Park, we can forego a few sensitive areas… curious about… Read More


Please take note that the Towers of Uncertainty climbing area in the Geology Tour Road area is closed to climbing starting Friday, March 26th until after nesting for raptor protection. This includes Lava Dome, Reef Rock, Cave Rock, Crow’s Nest, Demon Dome, Gravity Rock, Two Bolt Rock, but not Mission Rock. Please respect this closure… Read More


The National Park Service has temporarily closed the Towers of Uncertainty climbing area located along Geology Tour Road to all recreational use including climbing due to active raptor nesting.  The major crags affected are Two Bolt Rock, Lava Dome, Cave Rock and Reef Rock.  The park service expects the area to reopen to recreational use following… Read More