Missing white rock climbs

Hey guys, I was on a BSA campout this weekend where we hiked around white rock in the ozark national forest. And I noticed that all along the bluffs there are a-lot of anchors and bolts that just aren’t listed here. I know that climbing is banned there I just wish I new the story as to why cause it seemed really developed at one point. But yeah anyone know why its banned?

There are a lot of historic routes throughout the country that aren't officially sanctioned but remain in the rock.

Please don't climb there even if the routes look great. It is a very popular area so it is easy to get caught and rule violations could jeapordize current or future efforts to open climbing back up. The cliff is iconic so there is frequent chatter about how cool it would be to open up.

I recommend getting involved with the Arkansas Climbers Coalition. It's cheap to join and/or there are volunteer days for fixing up trails and rebolting routes. ARCC leaders check in regularly with landowners and land managers about closed crags. Who knows, maybe white rock opens back up soon due to their efforts.

Matthew Pettywrote:

There are a lot of historic routes throughout the country that aren't officially sanctioned but remain in the rock.

Please don't climb there even if the routes look great. It is a very popular area so it is easy to get caught and rule violations could jeapordize current or future efforts to open climbing back up. The cliff is iconic so there is frequent chatter about how cool it would be to open up.

I recommend getting involved with the Arkansas Climbers Coalition. It's cheap to join and/or there are volunteer days for fixing up trails and rebolting routes. ARCC leaders check in regularly with landowners and land managers about closed crags. Who knows, maybe white rock opens back up soon due to their efforts.

Yeah I wasn't considering climbing there I was just interested on why, like if the land managers got tired of climbers or if someone got hurt just curious.