Hawk Mountain Hike (advanced) - 10 mi, 1,700 ft

Welcome!
This hike is a loop around Hawk Mountain, Hemlock Heights, and Owl's Head and includes rock scrambling on the Skyline Trail (disclaimer for heights).

Details:
- Route: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/custom-routes/hawk-mountain-2-27c3532
- Estimated 10 miles, 1,700 ft of elevation gain, 5 hours
- Average speed: 3.0-3.5 mph on flat ground, 2-2.5 mph on hills - come ready for a good workout!
- Afterwards, we'll get food & drinks at 1787 Brewing Company in Hamburg

TICKETS: Even though we're not parking at the sanctuary's parking lot's, we're still passing through, so everyone will still need a $10 ticket in case the rangers check us:
https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/hawkmountain/trail-admission-oct-dec-2025-good-for-one-day-only

Reminders:
- Please honor your RSVPs and arrive on time; no-shows will be reported. I'll be at the parking lot by 9:15 and start by 9:40.
- I’ll check the weather by hour and, unless otherwise specified, we're still on
- Hiking shoes, sunscreen, and bug spray
- As usual, ground rules include no harassment or solicitation of any kind, and each member is responsible or his or her safety at all times

I look forward to seeing everyone!

Check out the Hawk Mountain Sanctuary: https://www.hawkmountain.org/