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Nashua River Rail Trail – Nashua River Rail Trail loop from Shepley Hill

Nashua River Rail Trail – Nashua River Rail Trail loop from Shepley Hill

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Nashua River Rail Trail – Nashua River Rail Trail loop from Shepley Hill

01:31

30.3km

100m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.05 km

Knowles Siding Conservation Area

Highlight • Forest

This stretch of conservation land abuts the Nashua River Rail Trail. You're free to explore the land if you want to hop off your bike, but it's kept in such a natural state that you won't even find maintained trails on it.

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5.48 km

Groton School Pond

Highlight • Lake

The Nashua Rail Trail passes right over Groton School Pond and its a popular resting place. Take a break for some peace and quiet in nature. You may see people fishing on the pond with largemouth bass being the likely catch.

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10.9 km

Nashua River Rail Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

There is a nice, new, and large parking lot at the Ayer end. It crosses a few busy roads, so be aware of this if you bring young kids.

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15.2 km

Pepperell Covered Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Classic New England.

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15.8 km

Nashua River Rail Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Nashua river rail trail is a paved green way over an old rail way where one can have a pleasant bicycle ride while enjoying the quiet surroundings.

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23.6 km

Nashua River Rail Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Nashua River Rail Trail is a paved trail that was constructed on an old railbed. It is completely traffic free, so it is a great place for a relaxed walk.

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30.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.5 km

482 m

345 m

Surfaces

24.9 km

5.42 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 20 May

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Knowles Siding Conservation Area

Groton School Pond

Nashua River Rail Trail

Pepperell Covered Bridge

Nashua River Rail Trail

Nashua River Rail Trail

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