Slip on your hiking boots. Make sure your smartphone is charged. And bring some bottled water for a unique outdoor adventure unlike any other. Spread across 2,600 acres in Kempton, Hawk Mountain Sanctuary promises visitors of all ages the opportunity to learn more about raptors and to see a variety of wildlife up close. This incredible place in Pennsylvania is a nature lover’s dream.
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, a non-profit, has dedicated itself to raptor conservation since 1934. The sprawling sanctuary offers plenty for visitors to see and to do all year around.
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Start your journey at the Visitor’s Center, which features educational exhibits, life-sized carvings of various raptors, and a book store.
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The raptor conservation organization hosts a variety of events and educational programs throughout the year.
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One of the highlights of a trip to Hawk Mountain Sanctuary for many is, of course, getting outdoors and seeing wildlife, including birds of prey, up close.
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Hawk Mountain Sanctuary features seven trails, which offer everything from a short stroll to a day long adventure.
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The Lookout Trail, arguably the most popular trail at the sanctuary, spans a mile. Rated easy, the trail typically takes an hour and a half to two hours to walk.
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Arrive at the North Lookout, where you can snap photos and gaze in the sky for birds or prey.
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Raptors that reside within the sanctuary include the bald eagle, black vultures, golden eagles, and osprey. Of course, you’ll also see other wildlife during your hike, too.
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Hawk Mountain Sanctuary’s Visitors Center is open all year long, except major holidays. Visit daily between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. The center is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. from September through November.
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Hike along the trails daily from dawn until dusk. An admission fee is required. Fees are $10 for adults, $7 for 65 and older, and $5 for kids 6-12.
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During bad weather, call to ensure the visitor’s center is open.
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary 1700 Hawk Mountain Road Kempton, PA 19529 610-756-6961 Click here for more information.
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Address: 1700 Hawk Mountain Rd, Kempton, PA 19529, USA
