more stats
404 ft
Distance
11 ft
Climb
00:02:22
Avg time
11 ft
Altitude change
1,026 ft
Altitude min
1,038 ft
Altitude max
1,026 ft
Altitude start
1,037 ft
Altitude end
2.8%
Grade
4.7%
Grade min
341 ft
Distance climb
62 ft
Distance flat
00:02:22
Avg time

Hawk Watch Path Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Wildcat Ridge WMA
    Rockaway Township, New Jersey
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Hiking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #24321 in Hiking [+]
    • #171135 in Trail Running
    • #60766 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #270 in Hiking · New Jersey [+]
    • #1,544 in Trail Running
    • #610 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    NJDEP Wildlife Fish and Game

Short path from the service road to the Hawkwatch Overlook

Tags
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Hawk Watch Path located?
      Hawk Watch Path is located in Wildcat Ridge WMA, Rockaway Township, New Jersey, United States. It is part of the Wildcat Ridge WMA trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.94713, -74.47216.
      ▼ How hard is Hawk Watch Path?
      Hawk Watch Path is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hawk Watch Path?
      Hawk Watch Path has 11 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 1,026 ft to 1,038 ft.
      ▼ How long is Hawk Watch Path?
      Hawk Watch Path is 404 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hawk Watch Path?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Hawk Watch Path. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Hawk Watch Path? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Hawk Watch Path are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Hawk Watch Path?
      The estimated time to hike Hawk Watch Path is approximately 2 minutes. The trail is 404 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Hawk Watch Path?
      Hawk Watch Path is a very popular trail. There have been 200 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 270 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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