Wildcat Ridge Wildlife Management Area
Fugawe Ridge–Splitrock Reservoir, 3 summits
6.2 mi · ▲ 973 ft · 2 hr 33 min
Fugawe Ridge–Splitrock Reservoir, 3 summits is a 6.2-mile out-and-back in Wildcat Ridge Wildlife Management Area near Meriden, NJ. The route passes Splitrock Reservoir before reaching Fugawe Ridge at the turnaround, 3.1 miles in. It climbs 973 ft, with sections as steep as 18% grade. It scores 70/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.
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Fugawe Ridge–Splitrock Reservoir, 3 summits
6.2 mi · ▲ 973 ft · 2 hr 33 min
Elevation 798–1,079 ft
Out & Back · Wildcat Ridge Wildlife Management Area
Trailhead: Righter Mine Trail (Green) · 40.96266, -74.45736
Weather Sep 5: sunrise 6:29 AM · sunset 7:26 PM
Parking lot at the trailhead
- Start on Righter Mine Trail (Green), heading SW.
- 50 ftPass Splitrock Reservoir.
- 0.2 miBear left onto Splitrock Trail (Dk Blue), heading E.
- 1.8 miTurn right, heading E.
- 0.8 miSharp left, heading S.
- 0.3 miReach Fugawe Ridge, then turn around and head back the way you came.
- 0.3 miSharp right, heading SW.
- 2.6 miBear right onto Righter Mine Trail (Green), heading W.
- 0.2 miArrive back at the trailhead.
Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.
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Sunset
The best sunset spot on this hike is 3.1 mi in (~93 min). Leave by 5:33 PM for the 7:26 PM sunset. Back at your car by 9:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
Good to know
- Parking lot at the trailhead
More from Righter Mine Trail (Green) Trailhead
- Splitrock Reservoir & Beaver Pond via Four Birds Trail 3.8 mi · ▲ 451 ft
- Splitrock Reservoir–Beach Glen Trail (Blue), 8 sights 10.8 mi · ▲ 1,367 ft
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