Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory
Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory sits along the Skyline Parkway Scenic Byway at an elevation of 1,140 feet, with the land dropping 305 feet within 600 meters of the overlook. The view faces due north. Moose Mountain is visible to the east-northeast, 2.4 miles away, at an elevation matching the overlook itself at 1,140 feet. Duluth lies 5.6 miles to the southwest, Superior is 9.4 miles to the south-southwest, and Cloquet is 22.1 miles to the west-southwest. Daylight hours vary across the year: on the March equinox, sunrise is at 07:12 and sunset at 19:21; on the June solstice, sunrise comes at 05:14 with sunset at 21:07; on the September equinox, sunrise is at 06:56 and sunset at 19:08; and on the December solstice, sunrise is at 07:51 with sunset at 16:23. Drivers continuing along the byway will next reach Gazebo Point.
What you’re looking at
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
- Moose Mountain1,140 fteast-northeast · 2.4 mi
Light
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:12 | 19:21 | 18:41 |
| June solstice | 05:14 | 21:07 | 20:20 |
| September equinox | 06:56 | 19:08 | 18:28 |
| December solstice | 07:51 | 16:23 | 15:31 |
Local time (America/Chicago). Computed for this exact position.
Where it is
- Duluth5.6 mi southwest
- Superior9.4 mi south-southwest
- Cloquet22.1 mi west-southwest
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How high is Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory?
Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory sits at about 1,140 feet (348 m).
What can you see from Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory?
From Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory: Moose Mountain (ENE, 2.4 mi).
What is the nearest town to Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory?
Duluth, 5.6 miles SW of Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory.
What is the next lookout after Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory?
Gazebo Point is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory.
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