Accessibility
Hawk Mountain strives to be a outdoor destination for all nature lovers, and over the last decade has made most aspects of the Sanctuary ADA accessible.
Silhouette Trail
The ADA accessible Silhouette Trail to South Lookout is 900 feet long with a grade of less than 8.3%, below the federal quideline for national parks. Bench seating with pull bars are located every 100 feet. This trail also features a life-size raptor silhouette gallery.
South Lookout & Laurelwood Niche
The Silhouette Trail connects to the Laurelwood Niche, a secluded area for education programs, and South Lookout. South Lookout includes a smooth, flat, and natural viewing area with one bench with pull bar.
Trailside restrooms are located near the gate entrance and are ADA compliant. A bench with pull bar is located near the restrooms.
Native Habitat Garden
The Native Habitat Garden features a brick walkway that is accessible by wheelchair. The pathway makes a short loop and includes a viewing deck over a small pond and a secluded bird blind. Gates are unlocked during the daytime hours.
Visitor Center
The Visitor Center main floor is accessible and restrooms feature an accessible stall. The Visitor Center main floor includes bird feeder viewing areas on both sides of the building. An accessible parking lot is provided with designated parking spaces.
Irma Broun-Kahn Education Building
The Irma Broun-Kahn Education Building was upgraded and expanded in 2013 and is now both fully-accessible and multi-functional. The building is used for education programs, meetings, or Hawk Mountain special events, by appointment only. Accessible parking is provided.
Acopian Center for Conservation Learning
Hawk Mountain's headquarters for conservation science, the Acopian Center is a private research facility and training site that is closed to the public except by appointment or invitation. The Research Center and both residence buildings are ADA compliant. Accessible parking is provided at all three buildings.