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Nashua River Rail Trail – Nashua River Rail Trail loop from Groton

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Nashua River Rail Trail – Nashua River Rail Trail loop from Groton

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4.9

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Nashua River Rail Trail – Nashua River Rail Trail loop from Groton

01:32

29.0km

100m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 21, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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696 m

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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3.73 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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8.15 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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13.9 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 to do training runs.

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14.5 km

Nashua River Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

From here all the way south to Ayer, this 12.5 miles trail follows the course of the Nashua River through J. Harry State Forest. Calm and tree-dimmed light make the way a real treat.

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18.6 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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29.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.9 km

121 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.3 km

5.70 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 20 May

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Nashua River Rail Trail – Nashua River Rail Trail loop from Groton

Knowles Siding Conservation Area

Nashua River Rail Trail

Nashua River Rail Trail

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