Hawk Mountain River of Rocks Trail
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Pennsylvania · berks County

Hawk Mountain River of Rocks Trail

Rocky trail network through boulder fields and raptor habitat.

Rating
Length
3.8 mi
Difficulty
5
County
berks

About This Trail

Part of the Hawk Mountain Sanctuary trail network, this route crosses extensive boulder fields of Tuscarora quartzite along the Kittatinny Ridge, a major raptor migration corridor. The rocky terrain challenges footing but rewards with views of the Appalachian ridgeline. Fall brings thousands of migrating hawks, eagles, and falcons visible from overlook points along the ridge.

Location

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Coordinates: 40.6382786, -75.9726084

Getting There

From Hamburg, take Route 61 north to Hawk Mountain Road and follow signs approximately 7 miles to the Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Visitor Center. The River of Rocks Trail is accessible from the South Lookout area beyond the visitor center.

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