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Lake Quannapowitt – John Greenleaf Whittier Bridge loop from Greenwood

Lake Quannapowitt – John Greenleaf Whittier Bridge loop from Greenwood

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Lake Quannapowitt – John Greenleaf Whittier Bridge loop from Greenwood

06:56

163km

970m

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: July 29, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 94.7 km for 57 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.68 km

Lake Quannapowitt

Highlight • Lake

Lake Quannapowitt is a large, shallow lake at the north end of the town of Wakefield. It covers 254 acres and is about 3.6 miles around. This lake is emptied …

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18.4 km

Harold Parker State Forest

Nature Reserve

20.7 km

Harold Parker State Forest Entrance

Highlight • Forest

Ponds, swamps, rolling hills, and rocky outcroppings can be found in this state forest, which features more than 35 miles of roads and trails as well as remnants of 18th-century farming and milling operations.

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30.1 km

Harold Parker State Forest

Forest

42.8 km

Bates Bridge Over the Merrimack River

Highlight • Bridge

Bates Bridge spans the Merrimack River, connecting the neighborhood of Groveland. This large bridge links well-connected areas of Haverhill, traversing both urban zones and parks with river views, making it a good route for a smooth ride around the city.

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94.4 km

John Greenleaf Whittier Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Really nice bike trail built alongside highway lanes (steel barriers and walls between the two).

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95.1 km

Chain Bridge and Deer Island

Highlight • Bridge

Chain Bridge is the first bridge built over the Merrimack River, connecting Deer Island, a small island located in the middle of the river. The bridge has been open to …

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95.5 km

Moseley Woods Park

Highlight • Forest

Very nice park for small family events, playgrounds, sitting on benches next to the river, and walking in the woods.

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97.8 km

Maudslay State Park

Highlight • Forest

Maudslay State Park features 19th-century gardens, rolling meadows, towering pines, and one of the largest naturally occurring stands of mountain laurel in the state. It’s an ideal spot for walking, …

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128 km

Pond Pasture at Baldpate Pond

Highlight • Lake

Fishing is available from Baldpate Rd. There are a few trail heads tucked back on Great Pond Drive near Pond Pasture (indicated spot).

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147 km

Essex County Agricultural And Technical Institute

Nature Reserve

163 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

111 km

30.6 km

12.3 km

7.02 km

2.57 km

Surfaces

142 km

20.0 km

673 m

104 m

Elevation

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Highest point (70 m)

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Sunday 16 August

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Lake Quannapowitt – John Greenleaf Whittier Bridge loop from Greenwood

Lake Quannapowitt

Harold Parker State Forest Entrance

Bates Bridge Over the Merrimack River

John Greenleaf Whittier Bridge

Chain Bridge and Deer Island

Moseley Woods Park

Maudslay State Park

Pond Pasture at Baldpate Pond

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