Monksville Dam – Taylortown Reservoir loop from Denville

Monksville Dam – Taylortown Reservoir loop from Denville

Moderate

2.6

(16)

riders

Monksville Dam – Taylortown Reservoir loop from Denville

04:13

91.3km

870m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Tips

The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 5.18 km for 1.02 km

After 7.07 km for 457 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.30 km

Beach Glen Mine

Highlight • Historical Site

The historic Beach Glen Mine, an iron mine that operated from around 1808 until its closure in 1903. The mine, which extracted magnetite, quartz, blue quartz, and other minerals, provides a unique blend of natural and industrial history.

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42.1 km

Long Pond Ironworks State Park

Nature Reserve

45.7 km

Monksville Dam

Highlight • Monument

Nice views and good break point to rest or take pictures especially if Skyline Dr is taken from Oakland since the climb is not easy (9% avg). Ringwood Ave is much easier.

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72.8 km

Butler Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

The view of the blue waters of Butler Reservoir from this quality stretch of road are fantastic, and especially so due to the waters edge being completely surrounded in woodland. A great spot to refuel.

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75.5 km

Taylortown Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

It always feel pretty nice to ride by the water!

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84.1 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 …

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