With an elevation of 4397 ft, Reddish Knob can be a good location to watch the fall hawk migration. A visit around the third week of September could be rewarded with hundreds or thousands of raptors such as Bald Eagle and Sharp-shinned, Cooper's, Broad-winged, Red-shouldered and Red-tailed Hawks. Later in the season, Golden Eagle and Northern Goshawk are also probable. The forests that surround Reddish Knob support interesting birds that only breed at this high altitude such as Juncos, Red Crossbill, Veery, Black-throated Blue and Canada Warblers. The drive to and from Reddish Knob is worth taking slowly to take advantage of a Ruffed Grouse or Wild Turkey sighting along the road. In the winter one might also find Snow Bunting, Fox Sparrow and Pine Siskin.
Accessibility: Routes 924 and 85 up to the knob are paved. However, Rt 85 is very narrow and curvy, and one must drive very slowly with caution in case any vehicles or cyclists are coming from the opposite direction. During winter months Rt 85 can be very icy and/or snow-covered and thus may be impassable. At the summit, there is a fairly large paved parking lot but no amenities.
eBird Hotspot: Reddish Knob
—Vic Laubach