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Cathedral Spires Bouldering
Colorado
> S Platte
> Cathedral Spires Area
Access Issue: Seasonal Raptor Closure
Details
2023 info:
jeffco.us/1531/Alerts-Closures The Cathedral Spires area, including Block Tower, Cynical Pinnacle, Snake Buttress, the Dome, Hall of Mirrors, Sunshine Wall, and Poe Buttress, are closed annually starting March 1 for raptor nesting. After careful monitoring of nest sites, Jefferson County Open Space opens certain areas of Cathedral Spires and maintain spot closures for active nests through July 31st. Check back periodically during times of closure for updates:
jeffco.us/open-space/parks/… Note, JeffCo Open Space has notified us that access to The Bishop and Poop Point (along with all the Cathedral Spires Area) currently goes across JeffCo OS land. Despite information in some guidebooks (published or soon-to-be-published), the entire Cathedral Spires area is subject raptor nesting closures. Please be aware of the hefty fines associated with failure to observe these regulations.
Description
The bouldering at Cathedral Spires is closed for the season from March 1st-July 31st for raptor nesting.
The Cathedral Spires is host to a large number of house-sized boulders with the lion's share being completely blank. However, there are some very nice boulders spread throughout the hillsides.
Per T Dz: Unlawful Improvements: It shall be unlawful to construct, place, or maintain any kind of road, trail, structure, fence, enclosure, fixed hardware, communication equipment, or other improvements on Open Space Lands. Fine: $100.00.
Do not leave pads unattended for more than 24 hours either, C.28. Abandoned Property: It shall be unlawful to leave any personal property unattended on Open Space Lands in excess of 24 hours unless authorized. Fine: $50.00.
EDIT: you will get ticketed if you are there 1 hour before or 1 hour after the sun is out.
Getting There
Follow directions to Cathedral Spires Park Trailhead.
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Do not leave pads unattended for more than 24 hours either, C.28. Abandoned Property: It shall be unlawful to leave any personal property unattended on Open Space Lands in excess of 24 hours unless authorized. Fine: $50.00.
EDIT: you will get ticketed if you are there 1 hour before or 1 hour after the sun is out.
Let's keep access open to this awesome area. Jul 7, 2022