Jenness State Beach – Ocean Boulevard / Route 1A loop from Portsmouth

Jenness State Beach – Ocean Boulevard / Route 1A loop from Portsmouth

Moderate

4.9

(9115)

16,059

riders

Jenness State Beach – Ocean Boulevard / Route 1A loop from Portsmouth

02:16

56.7km

230m

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: August 15, 2026

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Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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North Mill Pond

Lake

18.4 km

Glenn Cove Wildlife Management Area

Nature Reserve

21.3 km

Greenland Town Square

Highlight • Settlement

A quiet town square with some classic architecture to admire including the Greenland Community Congregational Church. Perfect for a rest stop off of the bike.

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34.3 km

North Hampton State Beach

Highlight • Beach

Runners will find an ideal oceanfront run at North Hampton State Beach. Located directly on the Atlantic, its hard-packed sand makes for perfect jogging terrain alongside the water. North Hampton …

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38.7 km

Jenness State Beach

Highlight • Beach

A beautiful beach; best enjoyed early, then it is not so crowded.
It's worth a visit.

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42.5 km

Ocean Boulevard / Route 1A

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Outstanding stretch along the coast — a popular destination, so you're best off early if the weather's good. Stop off along the route to hop in the water, or carry on further north to Portsmouth.

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45.1 km

Parking area for Wallis Sands Beach

Highlight • Parking

You can't actually ride your bike onto Wallis Sands Beach. But you can lock it up here and walk out onto the beach, which is usually pleasant, quiet, and of course has great views over the water.

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47.3 km

Ocean view at rock sculpture point

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice ocean view behind the rocks. Might be able to see the Isles of Shoals

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47.9 km

Odiorne Point

Highlight • Beach

State Park off the coastal route with beach access.

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55.1 km

Downtown Portsmouth

Highlight • Settlement

Portsmouth has a little bit of everything, from riverside gardens, boat docks, historical recreations — and lots of opportunities to grab a snack or do some shopping while downtown.

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56.7 km

End point

Parking

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