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FA: Jack Marshall
California
> Los Angeles Basin
> Santa Monica Mo…
> Malibu Creek SP
> Planet of the Apes Wall
Access Issue: New route or crag development is NOT permitted within Malibu Creek SP at this time. Do not improve trails or belay areas using materials brought from outside the park.
Details
Access Issue: Seasonal nesting swallow closure NOW LIFTED - All routes open
Details
All routes currently OPEN
Context:
On 6/2/2021 Malibu Creek State Park staff contacted representatives from the Access Fund, SCMA, and SoCal Climbing regarding climber disturbances of cliff swallow nests on Planet of the Apes. Disturbing these nests is a federal crime under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.
Prior to a formal closure order being issued, the park agreed to give the climbing community the opportunity to resolve the issue internally through voluntary temporary route closures. The following routes need to be avoided:
Spiker Monkey 5.10c Spider Monkey 5.11b Finger Prints 5.11a Planet of the Apes 5.11a Birthday Boy 5.11b The Crack 5.11b Gorilla of My Dreams 5.12c Gorilla Warfare 5.12b Apes of Wrath 5.12d
We are actively monitoring the nest and will announce when they are reopened.