Attention Climbers – It’s Nesting Season! 

April 2, 2025 – Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks announce each year climbing closures for peregrine falcon nesting season are in effect on Moro and Chimney Rocks from April 1 through August 15. These closures protect peregrine falcons as they nest and raise their young.

Falcons can be very sensitive to human activity in their nest area and may abandon it if disturbed. Nest sites are monitored to gather current information on use and to ensure prompt re-opening of these areas. Closures are subject to change based on current nesting status. When a closure has been lifted, signs on the areas bulletin boards will be posted showing all or parts of the areas that are open to rock climbing.

For more information about specific route closures, visit: https://www.nps.gov/seki/planyourvisit/climbingclosures.htm.

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Pictured: Moro Rock with overlay graphic of closed routes for nesting.

Source: Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks

Photo credit: NPS