Granite Mountain (Climbing)

Notice: Visitors are asked to be alert and stay on existing trails when recreating on Granite Mountain as the area recovers from the Doce Fire of 2013. Soil erosion has occurred on portions of the trails, thus exposing more rock, and cross-country travel increases the possibility of encountering rolling rocks, stump and root holes, falling trees, and loose soils from rains.     Seasonal restrictions: February 1 to July 15 each year.  It is prohibited to be upon any part of the Granite Mountain rock cliff face or the rim above the rock face and extending 100 feet back from the edge of the cliff face by rock climbing or any other means of access.  Trail 261 will remain open.  Maps of the closed areas will be posted throughout the Granite Basin Recreation Area. Map of Closure Area 2015 [http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprd3828460.pdf] (230 KB PDF)   Peregrine falcons were once listed under the Endangered Species Act. Due to many changes in management practices, peregrine falcons have since recovered from that vulnerable status. They continue to be managed under the requirements of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.  This law affords land managers the opportunity to provide peregrines the appropriate environment needed for successfully nesting and raising young birds. Thank you for your cooperation.   Granite Basin Recreation Area Brochure [http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprd3832043.pdf]  (1.54 MB)