Cedar Grove Reservoir – Christ Church Montclair loop from West Caldwell

Cedar Grove Reservoir – Christ Church Montclair loop from West Caldwell

Moderate

4.8

(5023)

17,850

riders

Cedar Grove Reservoir – Christ Church Montclair loop from West Caldwell

02:01

39.6km

550m

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: August 8, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 18.6 km for 173 m

After 27.9 km for 61 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

10.1 km

Francisco Avenue

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This is a nice wide, well-paved road with space for cars to pass. You get a nice speedy downhill all the way from here to the Passaic River.

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15.1 km

Nestled deep in New Jersey's Mills Reservation, the peaceful waters of Cedar Grove Reservoir provide mountain bikers with an oasis surrounded by lush forests. Trails encircle the lake, offering riders …

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18.7 km

Presby Iris Memorial Garden

Highlight • Natural

Presby Iris Memorial Garden is a vibrant and colorful space filled with dozens of iris varieties blooming in spring and summer. Enjoy riding or walking through to appreciate the beautiful flowers.

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23.4 km

Christ Church Montclair

Highlight • Religious Site

Montclair is a quiet neighborhood that offers a refreshing break from the urban buzz of Newark. Tree-lined streets, historic homes, and small parks make it a great place for a …

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28.0 km

Eagle Rock viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

People naturally gathered here to watch and grieve the events of September 11, 2001, so it only makes sense that an evocative memorial to that event was erected here. There …

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