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Rockaway River – Taylortown Reservoir loop from Mountain View

Rockaway River – Taylortown Reservoir loop from Mountain View

Moderate

2.8

(20)

riders

Rockaway River – Taylortown Reservoir loop from Mountain View

03:15

74.7km

530m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 2, 2026

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Train Station

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12.6 km

Pompton Furnace

Highlight • Historical Site

At this spot is a metal historical marker for the Pompton Furnace. The furnace and iron works, which are no longer standing, supplied cannonballs to the Continental Army in 1776-1777 and other arms in the War of 1812 and the Civil War. The furnace was destroyed by a flood in 1903.

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48.5 km

Rockaway River

Highlight • River

Good view of the Rockaway River as you go over this bridge. The Rockaway River is a tributary of the Passaic River. The upper course of the river flows through these wooded areas, whereas the lower course flows through the populated New Jersey suburbs and former industrial areas.

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56.1 km

Taylortown Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Taylortown Reservoir is a public water supply system owned by the town of Boonton. Its beautiful surrounding nature and the Orange Trail leading along the western side of the reservoir make it a nice spot to visit in Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area.

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