Near Wildcat Ridge Trail
Split Rock Reservoir
Near Wildcat Ridge Trail
Four Birds Trail at Split Rock Road
Near Wildcat Ridge Trail
Wildcat Ridge Trail
Near Wildcat Ridge Trail
Wildcat Ridge Trail follows old rail bed
Near Wildcat Ridge Trail
Hibernia Brook Trail.

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Wildcat Ridge Trail

3.0 (1 Rating)
This trail is not really on a ridge despite the name. Much of it follows an old rail bed.
2.1
mi
Distance
192
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Fall Colors

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2.06mi
Distance
192ft
Elevation Gain
117ft
Elevation Loss
20%
Max Grade
992ft
High Point
826ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The Wildcat Ridge Trail starts just after you cross over Splitrock Dam. Watch on the left for a gravel pullout (no parking permitted). The trail is marked with yellow blazes. Follow the trail uphill for a short distance; then the trail descends some tight switchbacks to a well defined trail. The trail exits onto Hibernia Road. Turn left for a short distance on the road. The trail re-enters the forest on the left. The trail now follows an abandoned railbed while paralleling Hibernia Road. Wildcat crosses Hibernia Road two more times very close to each other. The trail ends at the end of Hibernia Road at a small parking area.

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Contributors
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