To protect the peregrine falcon, access to part of the climbing wall is prohibited through September 30, 2009. Please stay off the following: within 30 feet of the face of Lovers's Leap Rock, or within 30 feet of the top edge of Lover's Leap rock, and from the Bookmark route on the east to the Hourglass rount on the west, as shown on the attached map.

Closure Map (PDF)

Forest Order 03-09-04 (PDF)

UPDATE: Lover's Leap is now open

The temporary closure of some or the climbing routes to protect the peregrine falcon while nesting has been lifted. The babies have successfully fledged. Thank you to the visitors that helped make this happen with their cooperation.

Source: Eldorado National Forest (website)