Waggoners Gap - Hawkwatch
Cumberland Perry
DESCRIPTION: The best place in the state to see migrating Golden Eagles in late-October, early November. The many sloping rocks of the north lookout can be uncomfortable.

DIRECTIONS: From the Intersection of US 11 and PA 74 in Carlisle, go north on PA 74 for 8.25 miles to the top of the ridge. The parking lot is 200 yards beyond the crest on the right. The Waggoner's Gap Hawk Watch can be reached by walking up a rock trail to the east for 0.15 mile from the parking lot on the north side of the Kittatinny Ridge. The trail leaves the oval parking lot at the right hand (uphill) side. After approx. 100 yards it splits, but both forks lead to the lookout. The right hand trail is less steep but longer. The lookout is an angled rock pile. Bring a cushion to sit on and warmer clothing than you think you might need. There is very limited space for chairs of any sort and that space is claimed very early in the day. There is a porta-potty in the parking lot. The parking lot is gated and unlocked by the counter for the day. The gate will remain locked over night and during inclement weather when no watch is being conducted.

 

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Posted: 2009-10-24 00:00:00
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