Joshua Tree National Park will hold a public meeting next week to develop a climbing management plan. Issues around rock-based recreation in Joshua Tree National Park have been developing over the years, and park staff will hold a public meeting via Zoom Tuesday, April 20, from 6 to 8 p.m. to develop a Climbing Management Plan. The purpose of the Climbing Management Plan is to guide the management of rock climbing and related activities for the protection of cultural resources, natural resources, and wilderness character, and to support the public’s desire to enjoy the park through climbing and related activities. In particular, the plan will address impact issues associated with access routes to climbing areas, climbing routes, and the use of fixed anchors, consistent with laws, regulations, policy, and guidance.
Find the link to the Zoom meeting on Climbing Management Plan webpage at https://www.nps.gov/jotr/getinvolved/climbingplan.htm
More information can be found on the National Park Service’s Planning, Environment, and Public Comment (PEPC) website at https://parkplanning.nps.gov/projectHome.cfm?projectID=90517
