Hanging Rock Raptor Observatory

Category: Scenic spot

Address: Union, WV 24983, USA

Phone: +15405524641

Opening hours

Sunday: Open 24 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

Reviews

Rebekah Carter

Sep 27, 2022

Fairly easy 0.9 mile trail to a beautiful view at the top. The roads to get there are definitely not for the faint of heart, but for those who enjoy exploring back roads, it's a great little adventure.

Nathaniel Hunter

Aug 30, 2022

This place was terribly...awesome. One star so the chuds that base their decision to come here on a pretty arbitrary number don't show up. But seriously - it's great.

Benjamin Kleber (Benizn)

Aug 24, 2022

Nice hike

Sharon Molchan

Aug 8, 2022

Awesome short hike. The views were great. It was a nice, little workout going up the mountain.

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Questions & Answers

Is the road paved to get to parking area?

M Schlund | Oct 5, 2022
James Dunson | Oct 5, 2022

This depends on which route you choose. If you come from the west (e.g. Blacksburg) and take VA 635 to WV 17 it should be paved all the way. If you come via VA 42 to 658 to 632 to 636 to WV 15 the last part is gravel and very windy.

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When is the best time of year to see the raptors?

Mary Beth Nilson | Oct 8, 2020
Tim G | Oct 8, 2020

From August through December

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Whats the skill level?

Michael Bryant | Oct 9, 2018
Kat Benner | Oct 9, 2018

@Michael -Skill level of what...? The hike up, or the bird knowledge of the folks attending?

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