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Directions to the Wildcat Ridge Hawkwatch

The Wildcat Ridge Hawkwatch is located within the Wildcat Ridge Wildlife Mangement Area, located off Rt. 513 (Upper Hibernia Road) in northern Morris County.

From Route 23:

From the I-287 interchange (north or south) take Route 23 north for 8.9 miles to La Rue & Green Pond Road exit. Cross over Route 23 and go south a very short distance and take immediate right onto Green Pond Road. Go 5.1 miles south to a left turn onto Upper Hibernia Road (opposite Marcella Community Club). Stay on Upper Hibernia Road for 2.7 miles (it becomes a dirt road) to the white gravel parking lot on right (identified with a sign).

A bit further across the road are two white gate posts. Enter and walk to just before the yellow gate. Turn right here, and follow the orange-blazed trail to the site, a 20-25 minute walk. If you prefer, you can go around the yellow gate, and follow the road to the site, a 15-20 minute walk. About 3/4 mile up, you will see a large stone pile (cairn) on right marking a trail that joins the orange trail about 35 feet into the woods.

From I-80:

Take exit # 37 (Rockaway/Hibernia). Turn left (north) at light. Proceed 6.3 miles to right turn onto Upper Hibernia Road (at Marcella Community Club). Stay on Upper Hibernia Road for 2.7 miles (it becomes a dirt road) to the white gravel parking lot on right (identified with a sign). Then follow hiking directions above.
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