Hawk Mountain Sanctuary
\n<\/strong>“Hawk Mountain Sanctuary is the world’s first refuge for birds of prey and an international center for raptor conservation. Our 2,600-acre mountaintop preserve offers incredible scenic overlooks, eight miles of trail, a Visitor Center,\u00a0native plant garden, and the Acopian Center for Conservational Learning.”
\n<\/strong>Here is the Sanctuary website<\/a>.\u00a0 (610) 756-6961\u00a0 <\/strong>\u00a0Accessibility<\/a>\u00a0 Trail Map<\/a>\u00a0 slide show of Lookout Trail<\/a>
\nThanks to Annie Trexler who writes that “the native plant garden, bird blind and south lookout are all now wheelchair accessible.”<\/span>
\nThe Lookout\u00a0Trail to South Lookout is \u00a0900 feet long with a grade of less than 8.3 percent, …..\u00a0Most areas are even less steep and overall, the trail averages an 8 percent grade. …Bench seating with pull bars are located every 100 feet….Trail connects to the Laurelwood Niche, a secluded area for education programs and designed to provide space for a wheelchair or stroller. \u00a0The South Lookout includes a smooth, flat, and natural viewing area with one bench with pull bar. Nearby are two additional benches that offer a place to rest. Binoculars are recommended at all Lookouts.
\n<\/a>The Native Plant Garden<\/a> features a brick walkway that is accessible by wheelchair. The pathway makes a short loop and includes a viewing deck over a small pond. Gates are opened during the daytime hours.<\/p>\n