1-2 Hours
Hawk Hill Birdwatching
Golden Gate National Recreation Area
Birdwatching in the high hills of the Marin Headlands at Hawk Hill Overlook.
The most visible wildlife in Golden Gate are definitely the birds. You will see them rustling in the bushes near a path, soaring overhead, or floating across a marsh. An astonishing number of avian species live in or migrate through Golden Gate. You can scan the sky for migratory birds of prey soaring above Marin Headlands on Hawk Hill. For a complete list of bird species visit NPSpecies page and choose birds as the search category. Download the Marin Headlands bird checklist and see how many birds you can spot while you're here!
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BirdwatchingBirdsScenic Viewsbirdwatchingwildlifebirdsbirds of prey
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Details
Duration
1-2 Hours
Duration Details
Whether you only have a few minutes or a couple of hours you're bound to see something spectacular while visiting Hawk Hill.
Fees Apply
No
Seasons
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Time of Day
Day, Dawn, Dusk
Accessibility
Hawk Hill provides visitors with accessible parking stalls, curb ramps, accessible portable toilet and accessible routes throughout the overlook. Past the concrete tunnels the trails can be steep and very narrow.
Pets
Yes — Parking lots, sidewalks, picnic areas and paved public roads are open to ON-LEASH dog walking unless posted. For more information please visit go.nps.gov/GGNRADogs
Reservations
No
Age Info
Birdwatching is an all ages activity!
Location
Hawk Hill Overlook