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New Hampshire
Hillsborough County

Nashua River Trailhead – Pepperell Covered Bridge loop from Brookline

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Road cycling routes
United States
New Hampshire
Hillsborough County

Nashua River Trailhead – Pepperell Covered Bridge loop from Brookline

Moderate

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(7407)

8,366

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Nashua River Trailhead – Pepperell Covered Bridge loop from Brookline

02:21

50.4km

370m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 14, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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6.36 km

Archambault Swamp Lot

Forest

2

29.2 km

Runnells Bridge Over Nashua River

Highlight • Bridge

As we cruise through the NH-111 road, we find our tires rolling over the wide Nashua river, formed in Massachusetts to irrigate the Merrimack river in Hudson.

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3

30.7 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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4

34.8 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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5

37.7 km

Pepperell Covered Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Classic New England.

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42.4 km

Merrill Parcel

Nature Reserve

47.3 km

Nissitissit River Conservation Land

Nature Reserve

B

50.4 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.6 km

20.9 km

6.43 km

558 m

Surfaces

29.5 km

20.9 km

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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