sobo Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 CROSS-POSTED TO ACCESS ISSUES FORUM I just had another pleasant conversation with John McGowan, the manager of the Oak Creek Wildlife Area, across the street from Royal Columns. The annual eagle nesting closure went into effect on February 1, and is in effect now for the reach of the Tieton River Trail from the Tim Pond Wall to the west (upstream) end of The Bend. This closure includes all points uphill of the trail, not just the trail itself. So that there is no confusion, that means the cliffs are closed to climbing. The closure will be in effect until about April 1, at which time the closure will be limited to a 300-yard-radius around any active nest(s). Normally, this will allow most of the trail to be opened and access to certain cliffs or parts thereof. It has been John’s experience that the eagles are migrating upstream a little further each year. In recent years, the upstream limit of the trail closure would terminate at the metal suspension bridge used to access The Bend. You could go right (upstream) to Moon Rocks, but the trail was closed to the left. So the upshot is if you want to climb in the Tieton River Canyon, go upstream of The Bend. You can start your climbing at Moon Rocks or further upstream and you’ll be all good. And if you see any eagles or falcons up the canyon, be a good steward of wildlife and call John at 509-653-2390 and let him know. Remember, we can all get along! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevino Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 Bea-U-tiful day out there today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sobo Posted March 2, 2008 Author Share Posted March 2, 2008 I trust you stayed out of the closed area, kevin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevino Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 Of course. Even nicer day today with no wind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sobo Posted March 3, 2008 Author Share Posted March 3, 2008 You get outside far too damn much for a college student. WTF are you studying, anyway? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JosephH Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 If you are venturing into the closed area you are putting other areas at risk - nothing happening with raptor closures in WA happens in isolation from all the other areas and crags. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevino Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 Dude, I said I wasn't in the closed area. Paul, I just study effciently. And biochemistry to answer your question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sobo Posted March 4, 2008 Author Share Posted March 4, 2008 When I was in engineering school, I thought I studied efficiently. It involved a calculus text and a 6-pack of cheap beer every night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JosephH Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 My apologies, I misread you're post... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwrts Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 Looking beautiful in the canyon yesterday afternoon.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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