Mingo Beach – Independence Greenway Trail loop from Salem

Mingo Beach – Independence Greenway Trail loop from Salem

Moderate

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Mingo Beach – Independence Greenway Trail loop from Salem

03:53

88.5km

410m

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: September 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.71 km

Endicott College

Highlight • Settlement

Nice surroundings, with grassy areas, ponds and a fountain, can work for a break while riding Endicott Drive.

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7.27 km

A quiet spot to relax and take a dip. The beach is rocky, but the views over the ocean and towards Marblehead are spectacular. Bear in mind that there isn't any car parking so arrive by bicycle or on foot!

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11.2 km

Greenbelt

Nature Reserve

27.1 km

New England Biolab Campus

Highlight • Monument

Absolutely beautiful spot for a short sightsee or snack. Check out the ponds and sculptures; there are a few little trains with mini sculptures if you have some extra time.

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52.0 km

Cargill Fields Conservation Area

Highlight • Natural

Cargill Fields Conservation Area is home to Palmer School, a one-class school built in 1845. This green space is highlighted by a golden field at the southeast corner of Middleton Road and Main Street.

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55.8 km

Windrush Farm Conservation Area

Highlight • Natural

A farming area since around 1730 the conservation area was purchased by the town in 2010. Windrush horse farm still works some of the land and an equine therapy is based here.

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61.7 km

Harold Parker State Forest Entrance

Highlight • Forest

Ponds, swamps, rolling hills, and rocky outcroppings can be found in this state forest, which features more than 35 miles of roads and trails as well as remnants of 18th-century farming and milling operations.

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74.5 km

Independence Greenway Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Independence Greenway trail is part of the Border to Boston Trail, which once completed will stretch from Boston to the New Hampshire border.

The path is fully paved and mostly flat, so it is an easy ride.

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