Putney Mountain Hawk Watch
Posted by: briansnat
N 43° 00.273 W 072° 35.772
18T E 695919 N 4764124
A short, 15 minute hike to an outstanding overlook. In the fall and spring hawk migration seasons you will see volunteer hawk counters at the summit.
Waymark Code: WM4T48
Location: Vermont, United States
Date Posted: 09/26/2008
Views: 9
From I-91: take exit 4 (Putney). Proceed north on Rt 5 into the town of Putney. In the center of town make a left onto Westminster West Road and follow for about 1 mile. Look for West Hill Road on left and take that road for another few miles. Look for Putney Mountain Road on right and take that road (dirt) for a few more miles until you reach the high point. There will be a parking area off to the right through the trees. Park there and then follow the trail blazed with white circles until you reach the clearing at the summit.
Type of overlook: trail
Overlook designation: just a view
Elevation: 1,660.00
View: To the west you can see Haystack Mt, Stratton Mt and others. To the east, Mt. Monadnock is visible on a clear day.
Picnic tables: Not Listed
Benches: Not Listed
Water/restrooms: Not Listed
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