This world-renowned hawk-watching site was established in 1934 to halt the annual shooting of migrating raptors. The 2,400-forested acres sit atop the Kittatinny Ridge and overlook the picturesque farmland and rural villages in the Great Valley below. In the fall, the ridge channels up to 20,000 migrating hawks, eagles, and falcons and over 150 non-raptor species taking advantage of the flyway. The best viewing takes place during daylight hours from August to November. Trails are open to the public dawn to dusk, year-round; the visitor center and gift shop is staffed 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, (8 a.m.-5 p.m. from September-November). Entrance fee charged for trails to hawk watching areas. (Hawk Mountain Sanctuary website)

Wind Factor:
Use the north lookout with winds from the west or the north. Use the south lookout with winds out of the south or east.

Directions:
From east on Interstate 78, take exit 35/Lenhartsville. Follow Route 143 north 4 miles to the gas station on the right. Turn left onto Hawk Mountain Road. Proceed 7 miles to the top of the mountain. Parking is on the left.

From west, on I-78, take exit 29/Pottsville and follow Route 61 north. Turn right onto Route 895 and follow it for about 2 miles. Look for Hawk Mountain Road on the right and follow it to the top of the mountain. Parking is on the right.

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