Hawk Watch
Acadia National Park · Maine
Photo: NPS/ Molly Mays
Next time
Monday, Oct 12 · 9:00 AM
Local time at the park
Who it's for
Free
No entry fee listed by the organizer.
About this program
Drop by anytime during program hours to learn about the phenomena of fall raptor migration, other lesser known migrants, and raptor identification. Wear warm clothes, and bring binoculars and a field guide if you have them. May be adjusted or cancelled due to heavy rain or other adverse weather conditions.
Follow the Cadillac North Ridge Trail from the east parking lot at the summit, 200 yards down to an overlook.
Need to Know:
A Cadillac Summit Road vehicle reservation is required to drive to this location. Visit recreation.gov to reserve one ticket per vehicle. You may purchase a ticket for any time slot during program hours.
Terrain on the trail to access the program site is very uneven with rocks and roots in the path. Please be prepared for these conditions if attending.
The latest migration data can be followed at: https://hawkcount.org/month_summary.php?rsite=280&go=Go+to+site .
- Elevation at the start
- 1,498 ft
- Where to meet
- 200 yards down the Cadillac North Ridge Trail from Cadillac Mountain East Summit Parking Lot.
- Good to know
- Drop-in any time during scheduled hours from 9-12:00
From the National Park Service. Elevation from USGS.
Upcoming dates
- Monday, Oct 129:00 AM
- Tuesday, Oct 139:00 AM
- Wednesday, Oct 149:00 AM
- Thursday, Oct 159:00 AM
- Friday, Oct 169:00 AM
Schedule from the Acadia National Park, checked daily. Programs can change, so check before you go.
At the park that day
Weather
64° / 45°
overcast clouds · OpenWeather forecast
Typical for the date
60° / 44°
Rain about 1 day in 3. 30-year NOAA average at Acadia Np, ME, 2.2 mi away.
Sunset
5:56 PM
Monday
No closures or road changes reported within 20 miles in the last week.
Getting there
- Trailhead
- Trailhead
Parking and trailhead are for Cadillac Summit Loop, the trail nearest the start. The event may meet elsewhere, so check the official page.
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