Presently, the southern end of this trail is the junction with Split Rock Road at the south end of the reservoir. All mileages used in this description are based off this location. Eventually the trail will continue south across Split Rock Road for another 2.5 miles before tying in with the Four Birds Trail. Until that time, hikers wishing to complete the entire mile loop around the reservoir can hike west along Split Rock Road for miles to the intersection with the Four Birds Trail and then proceed north along the Four Birds Trail for miles to the northern intersection of the Split Rock Loop Trail. Until these lands are fully under the jurisdiction of the New Jersey Division of Parks and Forestry, trailhead parking for the Split Rock Loop Trail is not available.
Vehicles doing so are subject to towing and ticketing.
There are two pullouts suitable for 3 or 4 cars each that could be used for trail access. The first is located .40 mile east of the trailhead on the south side of the road almost under the power lines. The second site is located 1.1 miles west of the trailhead on the west side of the road. If parking along Split Rock Road, be sure to pull your vehicle far enough off of the road so as not to obstruct normal traffic flow. Follow Meriden Road 2.1 miles then turn left onto Lyonsville Road.