Franklin Cliffs was established as a sister site to Hawksbill Mountain to accommodate an unusually large number of young falcons for release in 1991. Less than 3 kilometers from Hawksbill it was located along the Skyline Drive, just east of Big Meadows in Shenandoah National Park. Its proximity to Hawksbill also greatly enhanced the odds for future nesting pairs in the Park.

Despite its dramatic overlook and rocky ledges, Franklin Cliffs was perhaps a little too close to Skyline Drive and the Appalachian Trail to afford the degree of seclusion really desirable for hack sites. As a result, it was only used for one year. Hawksbill won out as the preferred site for long-term use in the Park.

List of Hack Attendants

Britt Argow
Ivy Hamby