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Lion's Head Climbing

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Elevation:	8,613 ft
GPS:	39.502, -105.453 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
Page Views:	3,184 total · 35/month
Shared By:	Mike Morin on Jan 26, 2013
Admins:	Leo Paik, John McNamee, Frances Fierst, Monty, Monomaniac, Tyler KC

Access Issue: Falcon Closures Details

Seasonal Falcon Closures in effect from Feb. 1 - Aug. 1.

- Lion's Head
- Rough Neck Wall

Note that the annual closures of the Park View Dome, The Ranch Hand, Black Creek Wall, and Sawmill Crag have been lifted. These cliffs will continue to be monitored, but will only close if a new nest is spotted.

Seasonal Falcon closures in effect from Feb. 1 - Aug. 1. - [[107977162]] (not pictured). - [[108150656]]. There are no longer any closures at Staunton Rocks.

Description

This is the biggest wall in the park and also has the furthest approach. There are seasonal closures in place for nesting peregrine falcons.

Getting There

Follow Staunton Ranch trail until it turns into Bugling Elk. Follow Bugling Elk to its terminus at the Elk Falls Cabin. From here, one will have to find their way cross country as no official route has been established to access the faces.