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Hawk Rock Overlook
4.8 ★★★★★ 562 Google reviews · Running trail in Duncannon, Pennsylvania · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Loop distance
- 1 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Hawk Rock Overlook's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Easy, two-mile hike to an overlook of the Susquehanna River.
What runners say about Hawk Rock Overlook
“Trail is very well kept and clean, this trail is definitely not for rookies”
“Beautiful place and a fun hike but if your out of shape there's parts on the trail that are a little hard but still not too bad.”
Nice hike with great views. It's definitely a steep hike so not super easy if you're not in shape. There's a decent amount of parking in the parking area and the lot is easy to get to using google maps. There's also a sign off the rd. that says hawk rock with an arrow which helped verify we were going the right way.
Great scenic views along your hike. Trail is very well kept and clean, this trail is definitely not for rookies
The hike is short but challenging. A lot of rocks and some steep spots. However, I saw a father with two children under 10 with him at the overlook so nothing impossible here. Beautiful view over the entire area at the overlook. We saw a train passing along the Susquehanna and Duncannon.
Quick 90 minute hike; path is maintained, with many rock steps and steep ascent to a beautiful rocky overlook. Then hike back down. Very popular with all ages and many dogs. Everyone nice and enjoying beautiful weather. Clean maintained port-a potty in parking lot at trail head.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful place and a fun hike but if your out of shape there's parts on the trail that are a little hard but still not too bad.”
“Quick 90 minute hike; path is maintained, with many rock steps and steep ascent to a beautiful rocky overlook.”
“There's a decent amount of parking in the parking area and the lot is easy to get to using google maps.”
“Quick 90 minute hike; path is maintained, with many rock steps and steep ascent to a beautiful rocky overlook.”
“On return, I actually made a loop to see Eagles Edge Vista, which had more prominent river views.”
“It is along an unmarked trail which climbs slightly, staying left past a small firepit, then remains fairly straight and flat once on the top of the ridge.”
Plan your run at Hawk Rock Overlook
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- Loop distance1 mi back to where you parked
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Websiteuncoveringpa.com
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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