A few closures posted on the BC parks website regarding The Stawamus Chief.

May 20 – May 22, 2015

Rock scaling work is being done from May 20 through May 22 in the vicinity of the rock fall that occurred in the Angel’s Crest area. The public is asked to observe all trail closures and to stay away from the area until further notice.

Here is a geotechnical analysis and report, commissioned by the Squamish Emergency Operations Centre after the rock slide April 19th, 2015.

As of April 19, 2015

The trail to Angel’s Crest is closed until further notice due to rock fall.

As of April 16, 2015

A pair of Common Ravens has built a nest on a rock ledge within the Sunshine Chimney Centre climbing route, on Campground Wall behind the campground cooking shelter at Stawamus Chief. To protect ravens and climbers, BC Parks is closing the Sunshine Chimney Centre as well as the Swedish Touch climbing routes until further notice. Please click here to view the closure notice.

As of April 2, 2015



Peregrine Falcon nesting season has begun and BC Parks is monitoring falcon activity to determine if and where falcons are nesting. Climbing route closures around the nest site will be posted on this website and at trailheads once the nest location is identified. If you encounter a falcon please respect them and keep your distance. Please report falcon sightings to BC Parks Joanna.Hirner@gov.bc.ca or 604-924-2228.

Please be aware, camping is allowed on designated sites only and all equipment, tents, etc., must be on the designated site.

For all closures and details, please visit the BC parks website.