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Gillis Bridge – Front Range Lighthouse loop from Newburyport

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United States
Massachusetts
Essex County
Newburyport

Gillis Bridge – Front Range Lighthouse loop from Newburyport

Easy

2.7

(25)

88

hikers

Gillis Bridge – Front Range Lighthouse loop from Newburyport

01:19

5.23km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: December 4, 2025

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

522 m

Gillis Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

This bridge offers a nice view over the river and the marina, and has a half-mile connector path that connects the Clipper City Trail to the Old Eastern Marsh Trail.

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2

907 m

Hilton's Marina

Highlight • Structure

Hilton's Marina, 3 miles (ca. 5 km) from Merrimack River. Nearby, visitors can enjoy shopping, dining, and other activities. Situated in a classic New England seaport, it offers a charming experience.

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3

1.59 km

The Clipper City Rail Trail offers a nice hiking experience along the shores of the Merrimack River. The trail follows the route of a former railway, providing a flat and well-maintained path with beautiful views.

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4

3.66 km

Front Range Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

Established in 1873, Newburyport Harbor Front Range Light and Rear Range Light guided mariners traveling the Merrimack River to Newburyport Harbor.

The range lights also helped vessels avoid a dangerous underwater obstacle known as Goose Rocks.

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5.23 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.15 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.17 km

1.59 km

271 m

181 m

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Tuesday 13 October

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