This is really such a nice view of the beautiful Lake Superior and the eastern part of the city. Not many birds to see at this time of the year but it's always a great view.

Hawk's Ridge offers fantastic views! Not only can you see hawks in migration in the fall but the view from the 'old shoreline' of Lake Superior is breathtaking! If you continue along Hawk's Ridge along skyline drive you'll find Seven Bridges Road. If you continue along you will cross seven stone/cobblestone arch bridges crossing the Lester River. This road closes... More

This observatory is a birders dream. The natural setting and the views along the pathways are an additional feature of the park. Bring your binoculars and spend an hour or two just enjoying the the local inhabitants and the peaceful setting.

We stopped at Hawk Ridge in addition to hiking up Wolf Rock and around Gooseberry Falls. We were pleasantly surprised by the number of bird watchers, fellow nature admirers and hikers in the area. Hawk Ridge includes a large display explaining the migration of various types of birds and the most opportune months of the year to see each kind.... More

I can't believe that more people don't flock to Hawk Ridge (pardon the bad pun). A short drive up to the escarpment overlooking Lake Superior brings you to a site where in the autumn you can observe migrating raptors (not just hawks but eagles, falcons, vultures or every description). What makes this place really extraordinary is the naturalists and volunteers... More

We visited her on the advice of a friend who said last time she went, she saw a who9le bunch of hawks. We waited about an hour here and only saw two birds and they were too high to see well without binoculars. If you are coming expecting to see a lot of birds like we were, you will be... More

Unless you are a big birder, you don't realize that people will travel hundreds of miles to check out a place like Hawk Ridge. The staff here is amazing - and can recognize a 2-year-old male Red-shouldered Hawk missing one of its primary feathers and carrying a mouse from a mile away - and they'll be right. Fun place!

A delightful day, a great view of the land and the city below but a wonderful sight in the sky. Great chances to see many species of traveling raptors, migrating south from their breeding ranges. Take a few fold-out chairs, optics, some snacks and get your bird on!

Hawk Ridge has something for all nature lovers. See migrating hawks by the thousands, beginning mid-August and continuing into November. Naturalists & volunteers are here every day in September & October. "Hawk Weekend" celebration during the 3rd weekend of September. Hiking trails through Hawk Ridge Nature Reserve open all year.