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Middlesex County
Ayer

Nashua River Rail Trail – Nashua River Rail Trail loop from Ayer

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Road cycling routes
United States
Massachusetts
Middlesex County
Ayer

Nashua River Rail Trail – Nashua River Rail Trail loop from Ayer

Hard

4.8

(9404)

9,405

riders

Nashua River Rail Trail – Nashua River Rail Trail loop from Ayer

05:11

107km

890m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

4.63 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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2

9.17 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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16.2 km

Nashua River Rail Trail

Nature Reserve

4

20.6 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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5

22.3 km

Open Space

Highlight • Forest

A tranquil ride through a beautiful forested area with several private homes and gorgeous, lush landscaping surrounding the area.

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6

23.1 km

Quiet country road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Nice quiet stretch of country road. There are not usually many cars, so it is a great road to enjoy the scenery.

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37.3 km

Open Space

Forest

38.7 km

Siergiewicz Preserve

Forest

9

39.9 km

Merrimack Valley Baptist Church

Highlight • Religious Site

The quaint village of South Merrimack is located in the southern part of the town of Merrimack. It still retains buildings with the charm of bygone years.

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88.6 km

Merrill Parcel

Nature Reserve

11

93.3 km

Pepperell Covered Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Classic New England.

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12

103 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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107 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

45.0 km

35.2 km

24.0 km

2.06 km

263 m

233 m

Surfaces

64.0 km

42.5 km

263 m

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