Hawk Mountain Sanctuary hike

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3 жыл бұрын

My son Jonathan and I drove 1.5 hours north of Hamburg, PA to the Hawk Mountain Sanctuary. We walked counterclockwise 5.5 miles on the outer loop. I would strongly suggest going clockwise because you will be climbing up the rocks instead of down the rocks. We had a beautiful, sunny day with temps in the low 70's and low humidity. We timed it perfectly.
This was probably the toughest 5 miles I have hiked so far but it was so fun and so worth it. There is a $10 fee because it is a privately owned sanctuary. It was worth every dollar.

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@maureenfrederick8666 4 ай бұрын

I’ve hiked the easiest trail to the top, and it’s not easy! Someone should make it a little user friendly. You should come during Fall migration. Counters sit on those rocks for hours and count the different species of birds heading south. Magnificent 😊

@kimshipman1062 Жыл бұрын

Great video!!

@doryliggett8407 Жыл бұрын

Rocksevania! With my balance…. Nope. But great job you two!

@jennifermckay7566 Жыл бұрын

Great video that really shows the trails and gives a good idea of what to expect when I go! And how sweet to hike with your son.

@anthonyg6924 25 күн бұрын

This is basically in my backyard, I've been drinking by it a hundred times and never stopped. I'll have to do it sometime.

@hikingwithaaron 21 күн бұрын

Definitely give it a try. It has beautiful views very close to the parking lot. It does cost $10 to enter the park though.

@richardhenry5961 Жыл бұрын

Lenhartville Exit I-78 just past kutztown Exit coming from Quakertown PA.

@WALTERZOLNA 3 жыл бұрын

Nice Hike! I never knew Hawk Mountain contained so many rock scrambles and steep sections like that. Also loved the shot of the red salamander, I'm always looking for them but never seem to find one. Thanks for taking us along...

@hikingwithaaron 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Walter. I was kind of prepared for the rocks because I watched several videos of this hike but nothing really prepares you for it. Actually, there was one steep climb that was probably the toughest part. The rock scrambles were really fun. That was my first time getting video of the Eastern Newt. I had only seen one before on the AT. My son saw it first so I doubt I would have seen it. He thought it was a kid's toy at first.

@connorzamora9773 Жыл бұрын

Yeah that golden eagle trail up the hill doesn’t mess around 😂

@deetz1666 3 жыл бұрын

Loved it when I hiked Hawk Mountain during the winter. One of my favorites.

@hikingwithaaron 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. One of the big reasons I found this hike was because of your video. Thanks for the inspiration.

@kateclark7250 2 жыл бұрын

I watched this again... beautiful place and seriously, seriously rocky. Great music too.

@kateclark7250 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful hike... congratulations on making it to the top. Thanks for taking me along.

@hikingwithaaron 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, Kate. I'm happy you could come along with me.

@waynebibey9727 3 жыл бұрын

Great to see you again!

@hikingwithaaron 3 жыл бұрын

It was great to get out again. It's tough trying to find available days to get out there. Thanks for checking in and watching.

@Dextrian1 3 жыл бұрын

Macro shot of the snail was so cool!!

@hikingwithaaron 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. It's a little magnetic clip-on macro lens. It's nice but you have to be really, really close to the subject for it to find focus. I need to look for one that's somewhere in between this one and the actual lens.

@jonathanjnes4879 9 ай бұрын

What type of microphone are you guys using

@Koopa_Shoopa 2 жыл бұрын

Hi! I was in that 4th grade class you talked about your hiking with. Loved this video! My name is Kara, by the way

@hikingwithaaron 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Kara. Thaks for watching my videos. It was a lot of fun talking to your class.

@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Crow✌️

@hikingwithaaron 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Crow! That's so cool you watch my videos, you do a great job with your channel, I really enjoy your videos.

@kenwbrenner 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Aaron, another nicely filmed and produced video! Thought it was nice to see you with your son. Is he in the Navy? I ask because I was stationed in San Diego in the Navy and the Navy had a large presence there in the mid-70s. Question: Does the AT go near here? I recall a Hawk Mountain mentioned in past readings of the trail. God Bless!

@hikingwithaaron 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Ken, good to see you on here again and thanks for watching my video. No, my son is not in the Navy. He moved out there with some friends and works for a scooter store. He shoots video and photos for the social media part of his store. He only gets home once a year so it was good to be able to spend the day with him on a hike. Hawk Mountain is not part of the AT but is very close to it. I believe there is a Hawk Mountain that the AT goes through but this isn't the one.

@GL3Clips Жыл бұрын

How long was the hike

@hikingwithaaron Жыл бұрын

It was around 5 miles or so.

@GL3Clips Жыл бұрын

@@hikingwithaaron time wise how long does it take

@hikingwithaaron Жыл бұрын

@@GL3Clips I can't remember how long it took us. I guess around 3-4 hours, maybe a little longer.

@tddishong 3 жыл бұрын

Great job, and some humor! Hahaha

@hikingwithaaron 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Yeah, I figured you would like our little skit.

@evandorco5193 3 жыл бұрын

What's your secret man youre still looking in your young 30s great video btw

@hikingwithaaron 3 жыл бұрын

Haha. Thanks. I guess it's clean living and spending time hiking in the woods. I sure wasn't feeling in my 30's when I was hiking up that Most Difficult climb. Thanks for watching.

@evandorco5193 3 жыл бұрын

@@hikingwithaaron awesome thanks for sharing