Restricted Access

(1)  Summit Crags:  Raptor closures potentially February - July

This area is historically used by nesting falcons, hawks, owls or other raptors. Breeding season varies but is roughly February through July. Nesting raptors are protected by law. If you aren't sure if raptors are breeding here, then listen and watch for defensive behavior such as screeching or diving (links to info). If raptors are breeding in this area please climb somewhere else and let other climbers know. Pressures on wildlife can be immense and are multiplied by effects of climate change and pollutants. Choosing to climb away from nest sites reduces unnecessary stresses to the birds. Give these animals a chance to thrive. For current conditions (click here)

(2)  Highway Access:  due to winter snow, the roads are occassionally closed.  Check the local updates at Tucson News.

(3) Overnight parking for vans:  If you're sleeping in your car and the city of Tucson is a little too sketch for you, there is legal wild camping at Reddington Pass (gps: 32.25606, -110.65953).  The pull-outs are nothing special, but the views are awesome.