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Morris Canal – Rockaway River loop from Towaco

Morris Canal – Rockaway River loop from Towaco

Moderate

4.8

(7407)

19,993

riders

Morris Canal – Rockaway River loop from Towaco

04:06

91.2km

740m

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: June 20, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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16.6 km

Potash Lake Recreation Area

Nature Reserve

29.9 km

Views of Franklin Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

While cycling along this stretch, you'll have good views of Franklin Lake to the south. This is one of the several lakes in this area, and it's probably not the only one you'll discover.

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61.2 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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66.4 km

Cedar Lake Swimming Dock

Highlight • Lake

This is a 99-acre residential lake that was originally used as an ice factory, where the frozen water was harvested and sold. This is a popular area for swimming, fishing, …

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83.5 km

Montville

Highlight • Settlement

Montville is a lovely township. It's very pleasant to ride here.

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84.4 km

Morris Canal

Highlight • Historical Site

The Morris Canal runs under Main Road at the intersection of Valhalla Road and is marked with a humble sign. This canal was built in 1823, carried tons of raw …

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86.7 km

Rockaway River

Highlight • River

The Rockaway River, spanning about 35 miles, is a tributary of the Passaic River. In the 19th century, it played an important role as an industrial transportation link, connecting to …

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91.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

60.0 km

19.2 km

12.0 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

80.5 km

10.4 km

405 m

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Today

Thursday 2 July

40°C

26°C

4 %

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Morris Canal – Rockaway River loop from Towaco

Views of Franklin Lake

Rockaway River

Cedar Lake Swimming Dock

Montville

Morris Canal

Rockaway River

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