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Summary: This hike starts where the white blazed 4 Birds Trail crosses Splitrock Rd. Take this trail south, where it begins to a series of ups and downs over sometimes rocky terrain and eventually reaches the hawk watch platform where there are excellent views (you probably won't be alone here on a nice day). Leaving the hawk watch, double back on the white trail for a short distance, then turn right onto an unmarked, but distinct woods road. Follow this to an intersection with a blue blazed trail, turning right onto it. This trail is interesting as it passes several glacial erratics along the way and eventually reaches Split Rock Rd. Turn left on Split Rock Rd and take it back to your car. Trailhead: Route 80 to Hibernia exit. Take CR 513 north (Green Pond Rd) 6 miles to Upper Hibernia Rd. Right on Upper Hibernia Rd, left onto Split Rock road. Or: Route 23 to Kinnelon Rd. Kinnelon Rd to Rockaway Valley Rd. Right onto Rockaway Valley Rd then right onto Splitrock Rd. Parking for several cars right next to trailhead, or use main parking area by reservoir and walk to trailhead. (Lat:40.96693 Lon:-74.46511) Trail Guides for Wildcat Ridge Hawkwatch: New Jersey Walk Book by NY/NJ Trail Conference (NY/NJ Trail Conference) Best Seasons: Year-Round User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Ranger Contact: NJ Dept of Fish and Wildlife 973-383-0918, Rockaway Twp. police 973-625-4000 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Brian Sniatkowski, who has posted 43 other hikes on this site Trail Reviews Page 2 of 2 Submit your own review 
Reviewed by Alfred F. T on 5/20/2005 Trail junctions would be much better if they were marked with signs . I wanted to return to my car at the lot at Wildcat Parking lot and pass by Bear Pond to see the beaver activity by taking the white trail back. I had no map with me and I ended up instead at Split Rock Reservior. I now printed the trail map from the website, It was a great hike with the added exercise !!! I was very disapointed to see the observation Platform burned down . Arson ? AFT 
Reviewed by TR on 4/5/2005 I absolutly love Wildcat Ridge!!!! A great family hike... and a wonderful view makes it worth the walk...
Reviewed by Kevin on 2/15/2005 Outstanding!!!!!!!! Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: New Jersey Hiking, New Jersey Trails, New Jersey Hikes, Morris County Hiking, Morris County Trails, Morris County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||