New Jersey has some gorgeous hikes, there’s no doubt about it. If you’re looking for steep elevation gain and striking views, though, there are a couple of hikes people return to time and time again, like Mount Tammany. But if you’re looking for a similar kind of hike with less traffic, we have just the trail for you.
The Splitrock Road to Hawk Watch via Four Birds Trail is an amazingly fun trail for hikers looking for a decently challenging hike in New Jersey.
Franky C/AllTrails Located in Wildcat Ridge Wildlife Management Area in Morris County, this trail has a lot of exciting features.
This out and back trail is about four and a half miles long, so it’ll take about two hours to finish.
Julie Reichling/AllTrails Be warned: The elevation gain is about 800 feet, so you will be huffing and puffing. It’s worth it, though!
You pass by the prettiest lake on this trail.
Franky C/AllTrails You get such a nice view of it on this trail.
We love any hike that takes us past a beautiful body of water.
Heather Murphy/AllTrails It just adds to the diversity of this trail!
You’ll pass by some intriguing ruins on this trail.
Miriam Reimer/AllTrails And keep an eye out for wildflowers (depending on the season), animals (including black bears), and hawks (it’s a great place to birdwatch!).
Once you reach the top, you’ll get some great views of the surrounding area.
P R/AllTrails It feels like you can see all of New Jersey from here!
No matter the season, you’re going to get a stunning view of the forest.
Franky C/AllTrails It makes the uphill climb to get here totally worth it!
You can bring dogs on the Splitrock Road to Hawk Watch via Four Birds Trail, but they must be kept on a leash. And bring bug spray — it can get buggy on this trail, especially during the warmer months!
Franky C/AllTrails
Located in Wildcat Ridge Wildlife Management Area in Morris County, this trail has a lot of exciting features.
Julie Reichling/AllTrails
Be warned: The elevation gain is about 800 feet, so you will be huffing and puffing. It’s worth it, though!
You get such a nice view of it on this trail.
Heather Murphy/AllTrails
It just adds to the diversity of this trail!
Miriam Reimer/AllTrails
And keep an eye out for wildflowers (depending on the season), animals (including black bears), and hawks (it’s a great place to birdwatch!).
P R/AllTrails
It feels like you can see all of New Jersey from here!
It makes the uphill climb to get here totally worth it!
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Address: Wildcat Ridge Wildlife Management Area, Rockaway, NJ 07866, USA
