Eagle Rock Blue Trail Loop is a 1.5 mile lightly trafficked loop trail located near Glen Ridge, New Jersey that offers the chance to see wildlife and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
Eagle Rock Reservation is located on the borders of West Orange, Verona, and Montclair, New Jersey. The Reservation enjoys an unrivaled view of the New York City skyline from the Essex County 911 Memorial. From here you can view the George Washington Bridge to the Verrazano Narrows Bridge. For more information visit: http://www.eaglerockreservation.org/
January 16, 2021Nice trail. Very muddy. Not well marked imo so as you can see in my recording I did go off trail a few times. No big deal as this is a short trail anyway and it led me to discover a hidden fortress! Overall I enjoyed my time and will likely be back.
November 22, 2020Nice given the limited options in the area. Lots of raspberry bushes. Observation area with nice views at the top. Be careful. There's a point where this hike goes off the blue trail, despite the name.
November 20, 2020Thanks
November 17, 2020Lots of fallen leaves making it difficult to see the trail, but happy to have this app to keep me on course. I got lost a little at the end - this map doesn’t have you walk the entire blue trail FYI.
November 17, 2020nice
October 31, 2020very rocky walk, well shaded, not many views
October 18, 2020October 3, 2020Really nice. Easy peasy. A little crowded on a sunny Saturday in October.
October 3, 2020Got lost twice 10/10
September 26, 2020September 21, 2020September 20, 2020September 6, 2020August 14, 2020August 3, 2020Slight variation good for practicing trail running.
July 15, 2020Good for a first timer like myself!
July 12, 2020This may be called the blue trail loop but it veers off the blue trail about half way through. I didn't know that and wound up doing a 4 mile hike instead of a 1.5 mile hike. My toddler, preschooler, and back (as a result of carrying both part of the way) were not thrilled. Otherwise, a great hike. Good tree cover, quiet, peaceful, raspberry bushes everywhere, and a beautiful view at the top of the mountain. Will definitely be coming back.
July 7, 2020July 3, 2020June 13, 2020May 31, 2020May 29, 2020Pretty muddy after the rain the day before. Jack (3) made it through easily but we cut through to make it shorter. Spotted a fox and 2deer
May 22, 2020It was mild/moderate. Very rocky at times. And hard to follow trail at some points
May 13, 2020Missed a few turns but beautiful hike!!
March 22, 2020February 22, 2020Sometimes neither the blazes nor the map made sense but that may be due to leaves covering the trail. A little muddy and also torn up by tires in places but it stays pretty interior so you don't see suburbia for the most part. Probably easier intermediate- you can get away with sturdy road shoes if you are careful on the rocky portions.
