Serpent Point

Regulations on 30 October 2026

Signs at the site and later resolutions prevail; check the source.

The position marks the site rather than the extent of the rule.

• Prohibited during a period

  Climbing · 15 Mar to 15 Jul

  Not in force on 30 October 2026

  J F M A M J J A S O N D
  • - The following areas are closed due to raptor nesting activities: From March 15 through July 15, the following areas may be closed to all public use on an annual basis:
  • - North Rim: Serpent Point and adjacent walls within one half mile, including the area about the listed wall(s) from the canyon edge extending 50 feet (15.2 meters) away from the canyon. Climbing routes included in this closure are: Southern Arete, West Arete, Forrest Walker, Journey through Mirkwood, Stratosfear, Dragon, Climb Bold or Fly, and Northern Arete.

  Published by National Park Service · Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park Superintendent’s Compendium

In Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park; In Black Canyon of the Gunnison Wilderness

Regulated zone

Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

These hold everywhere inside the boundary, whether or not a site is marked.

• Regulated

  Hiking · All year

  In force on 30 October 2026

  J F M A M J J A S O N D

  All inner-canyon wilderness access requires a permit (except East Portal Road and Margaritaville). This includes, but is not limited to, the following established routes:

  • - Tomichi
  • - Gunnison
  • - Warner
  • - Red Rock Canyon
  • - Pinyon Draw
  • - Long Draw
  • - Slide Draw

  […]

  Inner canyon wilderness access is limited to group sizes of four.

  Published by National Park Service · Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park Superintendent’s Compendium

• Regulated

  Climbing · All year

  In force on 30 October 2026

  J F M A M J J A S O N D
  • - The following areas are closed due to raptor nesting activities: From March 15 through July 15, the following areas may be closed to all public use on an annual basis:

  […]

  • - South Rim: The following routes upstream from Echo Canyon, including the top of the walls 50 feet (15.2 meters) away from the rim edge: Me, Myself and My Ego, Kill ‘Em All, The Black Buttress, and Deadman’s Walk. Climbing routes which are located near any newly established or newly discovered cliff nesting raptor nests may be temporarily closed.

  […]

  The following climbing practices are prohibited:

  • - The placement of fixed anchors, on an existing route, which would result in rock alteration, unless existing fixed anchors are deemed unsafe or in the event that the ascensionist has supplied park staff with a written request that an additional fixed anchor be placed on a route for safety reasons.
  • - The use of non-climbing specific hardware (i.e., concrete anchors, home manufactured equipment, etc.)
  • - The use of motorized equipment for drilling.

  […]

  • - Chipping or gluing holds.

  Published by National Park Service · Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park Superintendent’s Compendium