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.
COVID-19 Closures in the Gunks (Updated 7/14)
The GCC will try to consolidate any COVID-19 related closures here for the Gunks climbing community. Stay safe, and stay home. Stop the spread.
2020 Peregrine Climbing Closures at the Gunks
The Mohonk Preserve has announced temporary 2020 climbing closures at the Gunks for nesting Peregrine Falcons.
2019 Peregrine Climbing Closures at the Gunks
The Mohonk Preserve has announced temporary 2019 climbing closures at the Gunks for nesting Peregrine Falcons.
Multiple 2018 Peregrine Falcon Closures at the Gunks
A list of the four climbing closures in the Mohonk Preserve in 2018, due to nesting peregrine falcons.
2017 Peregrine Falcon Climbing Closure
Due to nesting peregrine falcons, the section of the Trapps cliff between and including the routes TOUGH SHIFT (5.10b) and IMMACULATE VIRGIN... Read More
Why Cliffs Are Closed For Peregrine Falcons
Matt Logan of the GCC talks to the Mohonk Preserve about the extensive Gunks cliff closure for Peregrine Falcons and learns some Peregrine Falcon facts.
Peregrine Falcon Route Closure – Feb 2016
Due to nesting peregrine falcons, there is a temporary closure of part of the Trapps cliff to rock climbing starting February 2016.
2015 Trapps Cliff Peregrine Falcon Closure
The Mohonk Preserve has notified us of the 2015 season Peregrine Falcon closure at the Gunks: This is inform you that the... Read More
Peregrine Falcon Closure Lifted in the Trapps
ATTENTION CLIMBERS! The Peregrine Falcon closure has been lifted. A young falcon from the Trapps Cliff nest site is currently being rehabbed... Read More