Mount Peter Hawk Watch Trailway
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Across from Bellvale Farms Creamery, at the junction of Kain Road and Route 17A, atop Mount Peter in Warwick, NY.
Trailway is a small 5-acre parcel on Mount Peter, a high point along the Bellvale Mountain Ridge in the Town of Warwick, Orange County. This is one of several famous hawk watches in the northeast and is the third oldest in the country. This scenic overlook provides an expansive view of the Warwick Valley through which record numbers of migrating raptors pass during fall migration. It is part of a network of hawk watches stretching from Florida to Canada. The land was saved from development when acquired by the DEC in 1990.
Mount Peter Hawk Watch is unique because of its small size, providing access for a scenic overlook, raptor viewing and birdwatching. Cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and hiking are available nearby since a short spur trail (750 feet) on the Mount Peter Hawk Watch connects to a beautiful section of the nearby Appalachian Trail. The lookout platform is 150 feet from the parking area. Please stay on trails which allow for public access through nearby private lands. Please do not trespass on nearby private land.
A 12-foot by 6-foot two-tiered viewing platform sits atop a rock outcrop at the edge of two viewing strips of low growing grass and shrub vegetation. This site is often used for stargazing and to watch eclipses.
The property is named after the Mount Peter House, opened by Michael Batz in 1890. The 'Peter' was derived from Peter Conklin, the former landowner. In time, the mountain itself came to be known as Mount Peter. The Valley View Inn occupied part of the property until it was destroyed by fire in 1986.
The Mount Peter Hawk Watch, begun in 1957, is one of the oldest hawk watches in the country. Records of migrating raptor species and their populations passing through the area have been kept for over 50 years. Broad-Wings, Sharp-Shins, Red-Shoulders, Goshawks, Kestrels and Golden and Bald Eagles are among the more than 16 hawk species sighted. Long term trends, monitored along with sightings from other hawk watches from Florida to Canada, show not only the vitality of the hawk species, but also the overall health of the environment. Since 1971, the area has been run by various bird clubs and nature associations, including for 35 years by the Highlands Audubon Society. The property was acquired by the DEC in May, 1990 with funding from the 1986 Environmental Quality Bond Act (Trailways Category).
Driving Directions
The Mount Peter Hawk Watch is just off Route 17A between Greenwood Lake and Warwick. Take the NY State Thruway (87) to the Harriman Exit, go through the tolls, take Route 17 South to 17K west (Total distance about 20 miles).
Field Notes
This small property provides scenic views of the Warwick Valley, a fantastic migratory seasonal raptor and bird watching area, and access to the a beautiful stretch of nearby Appalachian Trail passing through undeveloped ridge lands to the north.
Fine Art Prints and Art Gifts
Across from Bellvale Farms Creamery, at the junction of Kain Road and Route 17A, atop Mount Peter in Warwick, NY.
Mount Peter Hawk Watch is unique because of its small size, providing access for a scenic overlook, raptor viewing and birdwatching. Cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and hiking are available nearby since a short spur trail (750 feet) on the Mount Peter Hawk Watch connects to a beautiful section of the nearby Appalachian Trail. The lookout platform is 150 feet from the parking area. Please stay on trails which allow for public access through nearby private lands. Please do not trespass on nearby private land.
A 12-foot by 6-foot two-tiered viewing platform sits atop a rock outcrop at the edge of two viewing strips of low growing grass and shrub vegetation. This site is often used for stargazing and to watch eclipses.
The property is named after the Mount Peter House, opened by Michael Batz in 1890. The 'Peter' was derived from Peter Conklin, the former landowner. In time, the mountain itself came to be known as Mount Peter. The Valley View Inn occupied part of the property until it was destroyed by fire in 1986.
The Mount Peter Hawk Watch, begun in 1957, is one of the oldest hawk watches in the country. Records of migrating raptor species and their populations passing through the area have been kept for over 50 years. Broad-Wings, Sharp-Shins, Red-Shoulders, Goshawks, Kestrels and Golden and Bald Eagles are among the more than 16 hawk species sighted. Long term trends, monitored along with sightings from other hawk watches from Florida to Canada, show not only the vitality of the hawk species, but also the overall health of the environment. Since 1971, the area has been run by various bird clubs and nature associations, including for 35 years by the Highlands Audubon Society. The property was acquired by the DEC in May, 1990 with funding from the 1986 Environmental Quality Bond Act (Trailways Category).
Driving Directions
The Mount Peter Hawk Watch is just off Route 17A between Greenwood Lake and Warwick. Take the NY State Thruway (87) to the Harriman Exit, go through the tolls, take Route 17 South to 17K west (Total distance about 20 miles).
Field Notes
This small property provides scenic views of the Warwick Valley, a fantastic migratory seasonal raptor and bird watching area, and access to the a beautiful stretch of nearby Appalachian Trail passing through undeveloped ridge lands to the north.
Camera Data
Canon
Canon EOS 5D
1/49 second
F/8.0
92 mm
50
Mar 31, 2013, 12:09:45 PM
Adobe Photoshop 7.0
19mm
Canon EOS 5D
1/49 second
F/8.0
92 mm
50
Mar 31, 2013, 12:09:45 PM
Adobe Photoshop 7.0
19mm
