Azoraa - Aug 10, 2020 3:11 pm Date Climbed: Aug 10, 2020
Initial visit
Late morning and very humid. I wanted to quit and go back several times but took breaks at a couple of the lower overlooks. Someone coming down said I was almost there so eventually, I reached the peak. From there I could see distant places in directions. Hoping to return and spend more time when it is cooler.
Nice hard sport climbing that has lots of places in the shade on hot and humid NC summer days! Climbed a couple of 5.9's and a 5.10b in '99.
captainbuuda - Oct 9, 2011 2:14 pm Date Climbed: Sep 24, 2011
Great Reward for small effort
Amazing views and just a short distance from the road. The folks who live in the Linville Falls area have a real hidden gem in this peak. The best part of this peak is just how many rock outcrops there are on it. Plenty of space to explore and spread out from the crowd (which is most likely going to be on Table Rock anyway).
MarkDidier - Jun 17, 2011 4:33 pm Date Climbed: Jun 4, 2011
Via Devil's Hole
We were on a 2 night backpack and started the climb to Hawksbill from the west side. We found the ford at Devil's Hole, crossed the river and made the steep climb up to the Jonas Ridge Trail and headed south to Hawksbill from there. Awesome views from the summit!
Mike N - Jul 1, 2010 10:00 am Date Climbed: Jun 26, 2010
Main trail
Took the kids up. My 3.5 year old did the whole walk up AND down on his own. It is continuously steep to the top. Great views of the Gorge. Great rocks for a small picnic.
mtnbnd - Nov 8, 2009 8:39 pm Date Climbed: Nov 7, 2009
Great views
Took this nice easy hike with my family. Great views of Table Rock and Shortoff and the Linville Gorge.
Sarah Simon - May 16, 2009 2:33 pm Date Climbed: May 15, 2009
From FR-210
Holy smokes. This could be one of the most lovely peaks in the entire East. Incredible. The views from the top are simply amazing. The pink mountain laurel were in bloom...the views of the gorge, the views of the other peaks, the dwarf pine. This place took my breath away.
Hawksbill may not be one of the tallest mountains on the east coast but it does offer some of the grandest panoramas on this side of the Mississippi. If you choose to climb this mountain, make sure select a clear day and you will be rewarded with grand views of Table Rock, Sitting Bear and the canyon which stretches before you thousands of feet below.
Azoraa - Aug 10, 2020 3:11 pm Date Climbed: Aug 10, 2020
Initial visitLate morning and very humid. I wanted to quit and go back several times but took breaks at a couple of the lower overlooks. Someone coming down said I was almost there so eventually, I reached the peak. From there I could see distant places in directions. Hoping to return and spend more time when it is cooler.
captain.ron - Sep 10, 2018 8:26 pm Date Climbed: Sep 3, 2018
Bwst Views in my opinionHiked up here to see the beautiful views of the gorge! Awesome views of surrounding mountains and my favorite Grandfather Mountain!
Stu Brandel - May 18, 2015 8:59 pm Date Climbed: May 15, 2015
Spectacular ViewJustly popular - unexpected grandeur. This is not your typical Appalachian mountain view.
WyomingSummits - Dec 30, 2012 11:28 pm
Great sport climbingNice hard sport climbing that has lots of places in the shade on hot and humid NC summer days! Climbed a couple of 5.9's and a 5.10b in '99.
captainbuuda - Oct 9, 2011 2:14 pm Date Climbed: Sep 24, 2011
Great Reward for small effortAmazing views and just a short distance from the road. The folks who live in the Linville Falls area have a real hidden gem in this peak. The best part of this peak is just how many rock outcrops there are on it. Plenty of space to explore and spread out from the crowd (which is most likely going to be on Table Rock anyway).
MarkDidier - Jun 17, 2011 4:33 pm Date Climbed: Jun 4, 2011
Via Devil's HoleWe were on a 2 night backpack and started the climb to Hawksbill from the west side. We found the ford at Devil's Hole, crossed the river and made the steep climb up to the Jonas Ridge Trail and headed south to Hawksbill from there. Awesome views from the summit!
rgg - Nov 22, 2010 12:24 am
June 2002, to warm upfor Tablerock Mountain.
Mike N - Jul 1, 2010 10:00 am Date Climbed: Jun 26, 2010
Main trailTook the kids up. My 3.5 year old did the whole walk up AND down on his own. It is continuously steep to the top. Great views of the Gorge. Great rocks for a small picnic.
mtnbnd - Nov 8, 2009 8:39 pm Date Climbed: Nov 7, 2009
Great viewsTook this nice easy hike with my family. Great views of Table Rock and Shortoff and the Linville Gorge.
Sarah Simon - May 16, 2009 2:33 pm Date Climbed: May 15, 2009
From FR-210Holy smokes. This could be one of the most lovely peaks in the entire East. Incredible. The views from the top are simply amazing. The pink mountain laurel were in bloom...the views of the gorge, the views of the other peaks, the dwarf pine. This place took my breath away.
Hiking partner: Mom.
Cortez - Sep 24, 2007 2:15 pm Date Climbed: Sep 22, 2007
Simply Spectacular!Hawksbill may not be one of the tallest mountains on the east coast but it does offer some of the grandest panoramas on this side of the Mississippi. If you choose to climb this mountain, make sure select a clear day and you will be rewarded with grand views of Table Rock, Sitting Bear and the canyon which stretches before you thousands of feet below.
pilz8 - Jun 16, 2006 2:02 am
main trailBeautiful area! I climbed this peak along with Grandfather mountain a couple of years ago.