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Massachusetts
Middlesex County
Ayer

Nashua River Trailhead – Nashua River Rail Trail loop from Ayer

Routes
Road cycling routes
United States
Massachusetts
Middlesex County
Ayer

Nashua River Trailhead – Nashua River Rail Trail loop from Ayer

Hard

4.5

(2571)

7,393

riders

Nashua River Trailhead – Nashua River Rail Trail loop from Ayer

04:47

103km

910m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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After 91.4 km for 519 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

3.06 km

Squannacook River Mill and Dam

Highlight • Monument

The Squannacook River, a 16.4-mile-long tributary of the Nashua River, meanders through heavily wooded areas, providing a peaceful ride. There are few points along the way where you can pause …

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8.96 km

Rust Conservation Area

Nature Reserve

26.4 km

Squannacook River Reservoir

Lake

60.3 km

Open Space

Forest

5

68.9 km

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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6

70.4 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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86.4 km

Elbow Meadow Wildlife Management Area

Nature Reserve

8

91.6 km

Wharton Plantation

Highlight • Forest

9

97.5 km

Nashua River Rail Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This paved rail trail winds through a wealth of green space and water bodies. Watch out for unexpected wildlife sightings!

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10

99.3 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 …

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B

103 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

67.5 km

27.4 km

6.42 km

1.50 km

233 m

Surfaces

80.6 km

21.8 km

548 m

115 m

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Tuesday 19 May

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14°C

60 %

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