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Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Attraction Details
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary
http://www.hawkmountain.org
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary is a 2,400-acre natural area in southeastern Pennsylvania known as a world-class raptor observation site. Between August 15 and December 15 an average 18,000 hawks, eagles and falcons fly past its ridgetops, often at eye-level. Scenic overlooks range from 1,300 to 1,500 feet in elevation offering spectacular views.

An eight-mile trail system offers outdoor experiences that range from a 100-yard stroll to South Lookout, to rugged backcountry trails dropping to an Ice-age boulder field on the valley floor. Free programs featuring live birds of prey are held most Saturdays and Sundays, May through November. Appalachian spring bursts into bloom in April. Early May brings migrating warblers. Mid-June sees the mountain laurel blossom. Wildflowers and butterflies are at their peak in July and August. By mid-August the first bald eagle signals the beginning of the fall raptor migration. A total of 235 species of birds have been sighted at or near this bird-watching mecca.

Visitor Center with Mountain Bookstore, Wings of Wonder gallery, and gift shop is open 9 am - 5 pm daily.

Address:
1700 Hawk Mountain Rd.
Kempton, PA 19529

Phone: 610-756-6961

Handicap Access? Y




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