more stats
2,047 ft
Distance
-159 ft
Descent
1,336 ft
High Point
-159 ft
Altitude change
1,177 ft
Altitude min
1,336 ft
Altitude start
1,178 ft
Altitude end
-7.8%
Grade
-30.9%
Grade max
-1.7%
Grade min
2,047 ft
Distance down

Red Tail Hawk Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Stokes State Forest
    Branchville, New Jersey
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Hiking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #165047 in Hiking [+]
    • #167581 in Trail Running
  • State Ranking
    #2,007 in Hiking · New Jersey [+]
    • #1,486 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Land Owner
    New Jersey DEP

Difficult Compact Stones trail in Stokes State Forest near .
Shared route with AT at northern end? the steepest trail in Stokes

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Sep 23, 2026 @ 10:47am (America/New_York)
Sep 23, 2026
Trail names and blazes are being changed. Specifically Blue Mtn (Will be 3 loops with new trail colored blazes. Few other trails are being...
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Red Tail Hawk located?
      Red Tail Hawk is located in Stokes State Forest, Branchville, New Jersey, United States. It is part of the Stokes State Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.17211, -74.79506.
      ▼ How hard is Red Tail Hawk?
      Red Tail Hawk is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 7.8%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Red Tail Hawk?
      The trail has 159 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,177 ft to 1,336 ft.
      ▼ How long is Red Tail Hawk?
      Red Tail Hawk is 2,047 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Red Tail Hawk?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Red Tail Hawk. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Red Tail Hawk? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Red Tail Hawk are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Red Tail Hawk?
      Red Tail Hawk is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 2 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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