20s/30s Hike: 5.3-mile Hawk Mountain Sanctuary

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Activity Type: Hiking\, Local Walks\, & Trail Running \| Hiking Difficulty: 4 - Moderate Trip Leader(s): Alyssa Hannon, Lisa Lombardo Registration Type: Registration Please Click Here to RSVP: https://activities.outdoors.org/a5UVX000001IPLx (https://activities.outdoors.org/a5UVX000001IPLx?utm_source=meetup&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=amc20sand30s&utm_content=23674) Audience: 20’s & 30’s Description: Join the 20s/30s group on a challenging but rewarding hike at Hawk Mountain Sanctuary. A perfect opportunity to meet new friends, explore new places, and see some raptors during migration! Founded in 1934, Hawk Mountain Sanctuary is the oldest and largest member-supported raptor conservation organisation in the world and is a landmark in the American conservation movement. We will meet outside the Hawk Mountain Visitor Center (bathrooms are available in the visitor center). Please arrive a few minutes early so we are able to hit the trails at 10 am. Hawk Mountain is a member-supported organization, so there will be an entrance fee of $10 that each of us will need to pay before we start our hike. Please try to show up a few minutes early so we can get inside and pay. This hike will be challenging at times, but the views will be worth the effort. We will start our hike at the visitor center and make our way down about 840ft to a boulder field on the River of Rocks Trail. What goes down must come up. Every hiker loves that saying, right? We will then climb 840ft back up on the Golden Eagle Trail. This hill is steep, so we will take breaks when needed and go at a moderate pace. Once we make it to the top, the real fun begins. We will follow the Skyline trail over to the East Rocks. Here we will have magnificent views of the valley below. After taking in the views, we will head to the rock scramble section of the hike. The scramble section will require your full attention. It is fairly short, but very steep. After reaching the North lookout, there are about 2 miles to the visitor center. Please bring plenty of water, lots of snacks, and a packed lunch, which we will be having on the trail. This trail will be rocky and rooty. Sunscreen, insect repellent, and a hat are recommended, as well as sturdy hiking boots and poles if you like to use them. Rain or extreme heat will cancel the hike. If you're feeling hungry after all the hiking, we can head over to the Port Clinton Hotel (40.582488,-76.024534). Only located about 10 minutes away from Hawk Mountain. Right next to Port Clinton is Port Clinton Peanut Shop, an adorable little candy store. If it's still open and you're in the mood for something sweet, we can head over. This trip is intended to be a 20s/30s affinity trip. Participation is limited to those who identify as part of this age group. If you have questions about eligibility or the nature of this trip, please contact the trip leader(s) by email for more information. Please note: To comply with Pennsylvania Youth Protection Laws, all children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by their parent or a legal guardian. This policy applies to all events offered by the Delaware Valley Chapter, as well as any other Chapter events within the state of Pennsylvania. Reminder: Please click the RSVP link above to register!