Hawk Mountain Fall foliage Hike

UPDATE:

• due to the high interest level of this hike we are going to raise the max capacity. Our plan is to split into two groups in the parking lot. We will hike in separate directions and meet at the end.

Things that are important to remember: this is a birding sanctuary mountain. There will be many people here for solely that reason. Please be respectful. Also, the parking lot will be full. I highly recommend carpooling. We will start hiking promptly no later than 11:15. If you are late, we cannot wait for you.

Also, it is a $20 entrance fee. This is a donation to the sanctuary and the research that they do.Please don’t be surprised by this when you arrive. If it changes your RSVP, please update it as soon as possible.

There is the Kempton Hotel on the way home. It is a small local place. We will call ahead to see if they can accommodate our group.

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Peak leaf season is right In Mid October! Hawk Mountain offers gorgeous views and a chance to see migratory Raptors. We will do a 6.5 miles hike which involves a solid incline and challenging Boulder scramble.

The tentative route is down the river of rocks, up golden eagle and then the scramble over the skyline trail.

We can then meet at the Kempton Hotel for a bite to eat before heading home or hiking on.

This hike is a stabalizer killer. Make sure your joints are lubricated :)

Dogs are not allowed on this hike.

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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. Edge originally leased 1,400 acres for the Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Association, and it has since grown to 2,600 acres, with over 60,000 visitors per year and more than 9,000 members that keep the Sanctuary’s mission alive.

Today, Hawk Mountain is...

A scientific research center
An international conservation training site
A learning facility for all ages
A wildlife sanctuary and eco-tourism destination open to the public year-round
The world's largest member-supported raptor conservation organization
One of the best places in northeastern North America to view the annual autumn hawk migration