HAWK Mountain and OWLS HEAD rock climb 12 miles, 3,000'

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FIRST DAY OF WINTER HAWK MOUNTAIN HIKE!

Hawk Mountain is known for it's scenic overlooks and various birds of prey flying around. This is a VERY ROCKY trail with various ROCK SCRAMBLING CLIMBS. NOT FOR BEGINNERS. Please be comfortable with rocky and slippery conditions. If these conditions don't scare you and you enjoy a challenging hike, then this is for you! We will cover cover 12 miles with about 3,000 feet of elevation.

NOTE: we will be doing something different then the ordinary Hawk Mountain Hike. The plan is to climb up the rocks at Owls Head and back down which is a STEEP, but doable climb.

Other then short pauses, plan to keep moving to stay warm. We will stop at top of Owls Head climb and break at the North Overlook at Hawk Mountain for quick lunch.

End time is best estimate based on hike conditions. Very rocky, so not able to get my usual 3.5mph average....lol....but seriously, the rocks will slow us down.

Due to the amount of rocks, this is a "fair" weather hike. Rain, snow or ice will cancel.

GEAR:

• Sturdy hiking footwear is a must
• Proper layered clothing for weather conditions
• Poles if desired but may get in way on multiple rock scrambles
• Sufficient water and snacks

Membership:

• All attendees must be members of Outdoor Adventure Friends. This ensures proper communication and that folks know exactly what they are signing up for.

Parking:

• We will meet at the parking lot off Pine Swamp Rd (40°37'32.1"N 75°57'12.0"W ;see Meetup Pin). Please check travel times to ensure on time arrival. We start on time.

NOTICE:
Meetup organizers are not professionally trained. By attending an event you are agreeing that YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY AT ALL TIMES. No member of the group EXCEPT YOURSELF can be held responsible for any damages, accidents, or liabilities incurred while hiking with us.