Rock Hawk Effigy and Trails

Rare artifact of ancient cultures worth your stop.

The effigy, believed built by Native cultures 1,000-3,000 years ago, has been degraded by time, souvenir seekers & past excavations, but is still evident from the observation tower to an extent. Rock ...

Who built the Rock Hawk Effigy?

Located off U.S. Highway 441, along Georgia's Antebellum Trail, north of Eatonton, the Rock Hawk Effigy Mound is one of the state's most stunning ancient landmarks. Once known as the Okfuskee Trail, a...

Great hikes and history

Excellent place to visit - interesting history of the Rock Hawk monument - doesn't look brand new - but it's not! Nice to see from the viewing station. Disappointed that the restrooms were not open (...

Hidden Gem

Great hidden gem. We went to see the effigy but was very surprise at how much this park area has to offer. From archery targets, trails, educational placards, great wildlife, to a great viewing tower....

Historic and Interesting

This is a really interesting place to see. The wonder of how the Native Americans did this with no mechanical equipment and aerial observation baffled me.