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The Bureau of Land Management asks climbers to voluntarily avoid rock climbing in Long Canyon from April 1 through June 15 to help protect desert bighorn sheep during a critical time in their reproductive cycle. Climbing areas affected include all developed and undeveloped crags within Long Canyon, including Maverick Buttress and Reptilian Wall.![]()
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Bighorn are sensitive to human-caused disturbances and tend to seek remote areas to raise their young. Long Canyon, which provides vital “escape terrain,” is a prime example of irreplaceable wildlife habitat, serving as an essential refuge for this and other Canyon Country species. The cliffs allow the sheep to evade predators by navigating steep, rocky landscapes. Avoiding these areas ensures that ewes and lambs can remain undisturbed, maximizing the success of survival for bighorn in the area.![]()
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To help minimize disturbances, the BLM asks climbers to use alternative routes, which are many, during this window.![]()
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For more information, please contact the BLM Moab Field Office at blm.ut.mb.mail@blm.gov, or call 435-259-2100.
🦅 2026 Raptor Avoidance Areas are now in place!![]()
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Areas include: The Wall, Far Side, The Meat Walls, Cliffs of Insanity, Public Service Wall, Disappointment Cliffs, Fin Wall, Broken Tooth, Cat Wall, Slug Wall, Reservoir Wall and Critic’s Choice.![]()
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By late April or Early May biologists typically will have identified nesting areas, at that time areas without active nests will be cleared for climbing.![]()
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Please do your part in helping protect these sensitive species!![]()
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For voluntary climbing avoidance questions, contact Jeremy Martin, Outdoor Recreation Planner, at j4martin@blm.gov or 435-587-1500![]()
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For more information: www.blm.gov/announcement/blm-announces-2026-raptor-avoidance-areas-indian-creek
What have Friends of Indian Creek been up to?![]()
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Right now we’re working on creating a re-bolting program for Moab, Indian Creek, and the surrounding climbing areas.![]()
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If you want to help support this programming please consider donating at the link in our bio 💪![]()
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Or better yet becoming an annual supporting member!![]()
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📸: Gaar Lausman![]()
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