HAWK MOUNTAIN SANCTUARY | Hawk Mountain Sanctuary: …
Since 1934, Hawk Mountain Sanctuary is an international center for raptor conservation, education, observation and research. Our all-ages learning center and 2,600-acre wildlife santuary is open nearly every day of the year.
Visit Hawk Mountain Sanctuary
Visit Hawk Mountain Sanctuary. The incredible vantage point from Hawk Mountain offers the chance to see some the largest birds in the world and jaw-dropping views. Join us in learning about the role raptors play in the ecosystem and stay up-to-date on our conservation, research, and education efforts.
Hiking | Hawk Mountain Sanctuary: Learn Visit Join
Hawk Mountain's 2500 acres of protected forests includes 8+ miles of hiking trails, varying in length and difficulty. There is trail fee for non-members, and hiking is only allowed from dawn to dusk .
Admission & Hours | Hawk Mountain Sanctuary: Learn Visit Join
Hawk Mountain is a private, non-profit wildlife sanctuary and hiking is limited to designated trails. Admission fees and or membership dues support our raptor conservation mission, sanctuary stewardship, and trail maintenance.
About Hawk Mountain
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary is a landmark in the American conservation movement. In the 85 years since its inception, Hawk Mountain has welcomed and educated thousands of visitors. The Sanctuary was founded in 1934 by Rosalie Edge, a conservationist who saw the impact of overzealous raptor hunting on the Kittatinny Ridge.
Visitor Center | Hawk Mountain Sanctuary: Learn Visit Join
The Hawk Mountain Visitor Center is the hub of excitement on the Mountain. Open year-round, the Visitor Center is home to many programs, lectures, and hands-on workshops, as well as the interactive history display, Wings of Wonder gallery, bird …
Trail Descriptions | Hawk Mountain Sanctuary: Learn Visit Join
To access all trails, follow the walkway from the Visitor Center and cross Hawk Mountain Road to begin at the entrance. TRAILS ARE ROCKY AND UNGRADED except the walk to South Lookout.
Visiting Info | Hawk Mountain Sanctuary: Learn Visit Join
We can't wait to meet you on the Mountain! Before visiting, take a look at the pages below so you are an informed visitor. If you plan on hiking, be sure to visit our Hiking page , as well.
Who We Are | Hawk Mountain Sanctuary: Learn Visit Join
As the world's first refuge for birds of prey, Hawk Mountain Sanctuary has a dramatic history that started during the Great Depression with amateur ornithologist Richard Pough. In 1929, Pennsylvania's Game Commission placed a $5 price tag …
Hawk Count | Hawk Mountain Sanctuary: Learn Visit Join
Hawk Mountain Hawk Count If you want to see the hawk count by specific season, scroll down. If you want to keep up with the live count updates from the lookout, check out our Dunkadoo page .