The Eagle Rock climbing area in Boulder Canyon has reopened after a five-month closure to protect nesting golden eagles.
Eagle Rock was among four spots closed in the canyon, about 1.5 miles east of Boulder Falls along Colorado 119, so eagles could successfully nest, according to the U.S. Forest Service.
“The Boulder Canyon eagles raised one youngster to fledging — leaving the nest — which is a success,” said Bev Baker, district wildlife biologist, in a news release. “We appreciate the cooperation of climbers with the closure, and monitoring of this nest territory happens because of our partners and individual volunteers.”
The other popular rock climbing spots closed were Blob Rock, Bitty Buttress and Security Risk. They reopened in March.
The Boulder Ranger District partners with the local climbers and the Access Fund to monitor nesting progress and inform climbers about the importance of giving eagles undisturbed space to raise their young.
