I went back this past Friday and visited Hawk Mt. Made a very nice hike for myself which I am still feeling. It was a farily nice day, warm, but only 90°, and pretty clear. I got a few shots I thought I would share. The views are great, I just find it difficult to effectively put them on film.
In the above photo, you are looking south, This is called the South Lookout because it is the most southern one. See the light area in the middle of the valley, That's called the "River of Rocks". My Hike took me, to the right from this lookout, down into the valley and between the two of them. I exited the valley to the left and up that slope to the ridge on the left. There is about a 700 foot vertical difference between the valley and ridge and the "River of Rocks" is about a mile away from the South Lookout.
Standing in the "River" looking back at the starting point.
Looking North from the second ridge top.
A view from the North Lookout, about 1 mile north of the South Lookout. This is the same valley but the different angle has the trees blocking views of the River of Rocks.
And I did go to see if the Black Vulture was Successful. She was still there and there was at least one youngster. The little one hide very well in it's cave/nest, but this adult came out to keep an eye on me. I really wanted a photo of a down covered chick but wasn't going to pester them that much.
C&C always appreiciated.