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Wildcat Ridge Wildlife Management Area
4.5 ★★★★★ 58 Google reviews · Running trail in Rockaway, New Jersey · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Wildcat Ridge Wildlife Management Area's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
This 3745-acre park is known as a wildlife observation area & offers hiking trails.
What runners say about Wildcat Ridge Wildlife Management Area
“Beautiful overlook of Morris County from the Wildcat Ridge Hawk Watch on Upper Hibernia Road.”
“The trails are somewhat well-marked however when you walk up the gravel road, it is labeled trail but does not say how far the hawkwatch edge is.”
This place is breathtaking with speechless views after miles and miles of trail. I parked off Green Pond Trailhead and walked through Rockaway, Hibernia & Boonton -- what a workout.
Very fortunate to have straight access to the woods, "Wildcat Ridge Wildlife Management Area", from my backyard. Rexe the II and I are able to go on daily hikes with her off leash and me not having to worry about (most of the time) running into another dog or person.
GPS can take you to different locations. The trail could be marked better at this location. Just take one trail at a time..they are not hard and you can do part in an hour. Good for a quick hike.
Been to this place a million times. Always a good hike wether you want 10 min hike or 2 hour it's got everything for you.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful overlook of Morris County from the Wildcat Ridge Hawk Watch on Upper Hibernia Road.”
“Rexe the II and I are able to go on daily hikes with her off leash and me not having to worry about (most of the time) running into another dog or person.”
“The trails are somewhat well-marked however when you walk up the gravel road, it is labeled trail but does not say how far the hawkwatch edge is.”
Plan your run at Wildcat Ridge Wildlife Management Area
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Phone(609) 984-0547
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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