2023 Trapps Peregrine Falcon Closure Announced
The Mohonk Preserve has announced a temporary closure of climbing and bouldering in the Trapps to protect peregrine falcons.
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2022 Trapps Peregrine Closure Lifted
The Mohonk Preserve announced the temporary Trapps closure for Peregrine Falcons for the 2022 climbing season has been lifted as of 7/16/2022.
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