At the risk of sounding contrarian (who, me?), I think that Hawks Nest is completely overrated. Sure its pretty, but its always a shit-show of some sort, the run through is over in 20secs., and I've seen horrendous things happen with some newer riders getting in over their heads. Some of roads through Stokes on the other hand are very nice, and usually empty. I stopped riding Hawks Nest years ago. It used to be good for pictures leaned over and throwing sparks with the knee-pucs, they make ones with titanium bits in the plastic that throw sparks, fuckin annoying trying to pass someone with those on the track, I think most clubs ban them now. I usually go straight to the PA side and ride the empty roads there. Riding for me isn't a social thing, the less traffic the better. Its about getting into your own head, concentrating on the ride, hitting the corners right, and seeing some cool shit along the way.