In order to maintain CDC guidelines and social distancing recommendations, the Visitor Center facility will remain closed until further notice. To make trail admission run smoothly at the trail entrance gate, we ask that non-members either pay with exact cash or purchase an advance ticket and bring a printed copy of that ticket to the gate.
Please select the day and appropriate ticket type. You can select more than one, and you will receive an individual ticket to print for each. You must bring a printed ticket to the gate. Will will only accept exact change or a printed ticket for admission. Tickets have a one-time only use and will be scanned at the end of each day.
We are experiencing high visitation and cannot guarantee parking on busy October weekends. Consider a weekday visit or arrive before 10 AM. If you purchase a ticket for Saturday or Sunday and parking is unavailable, we will provide you with a complimentary return pass. Please plan accordingly.
Trail Closure during Deer Hunting Season
For visitor safety, all trails are closed on Saturdays and the first Sunday and Monday of Pennsylvania's deer hunting season: Saturday, Nov 28, Sunday, Nov 29, Monday, Nov 30, and Saturdays Dec 5, and Dec 12. All trails except the main Lookout Trail are closed Nov 28 - Dec 12.
Trail Admission and Entry
Proceed directly to trailhead gate.
Members: Show your membership card for quick admission.
Non-members: Purchase an online ticket here and show your printed receipt.
Non-members: Please pay with exact change:
$10 Adults
$7 Seniors
$5 Children 6-12
Wear a mask upon entry and when encountering other hikers.
No refunds/rainchecks.
Hiking Etiquette
Protect Others
- Do not visit if you feel ill.
- Wear a mask. Your mask protects others. Their masks protect you.
- Uphill hiker has the right-of-way; step aside and allow others to pass.
- Announce your presence when passing from behind.
Protect Yourself
- Consider a return visit if the parking lot appears crowded.
- Remain at least six feet from non-family members.
- If an overlook appears crowded, continue to another.
- Do not gather with others from outside your household.
Be Prepared
- Carry a daypack with sanitizer, water, and snacks.
- Bring a mask and use it upon entry and when encountering other family groups.
- Carry out all trash
- No pets are allowed on the Sanctuary.
- Restrooms are limited and cleaned twice each day.
Enjoy Hawk Mountain Sanctuary
Don’t forget your binoculars and camera.
Enjoy the big views and watch for soaring raptors.
Use the space at North Lookout to spread out.