A group of staff and volunteers with binoculars looking over the water

Hawk Watch

Acadia National Park

  • Every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday at 9:00 AM from August 24, 2025 to October 16, 2026
  • Free

Register

A Cadillac Summit Road vehicle reservation is required to drive to this location. Visit recreation.gov to reserve.

Drop by anytime during program hours to learn about the phenomena of fall raptor migration, other lesser known migrants, and raptor identification. Wear warm clothes, and bring binoculars and a field guide if you have them. May be adjusted or cancelled due to heavy rain or other adverse weather conditions. 
Follow the Cadillac North Ridge Trail from the east parking lot at the summit, 200 yards down to an overlook.

Need to Know:

A Cadillac Summit Road vehicle reservation is required to drive to this location.  Visit recreation.gov to reserve one ticket per vehicle. You may purchase a ticket for any time slot during program hours.

Terrain on the trail to access the program site is very uneven with rocks and roots in the path. Please be prepared for these conditions if attending.

The latest migration data  can be followed at: https://hawkcount.org/month_summary.php?rsite=280&go=Go+to+site. 

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

200 yards down the Cadillac North Ridge Trail from Cadillac Mountain East Summit Parking Lot.

Latitude and Longitude 44.353195, -68.225468

Schedule

Days:

Every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday

Dates:

August 24, 2025 to October 16, 2026

Time:

9:00 AM

Duration:

3 hours

Drop-in any time during scheduled hours from 9-12:00

Event Type

  • Talk
Tags: bird migration, raptors