Devereux Beach – Marblehead Rail Trail loop from Salem

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Devereux Beach – Marblehead Rail Trail loop from Salem

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Devereux Beach – Marblehead Rail Trail loop from Salem

02:05

31.3km

160m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.50 km

Wyman Woods

Nature Reserve

5.18 km

Hawthorn Pond Conservation Area

Highlight • Lake

10.2 km

Preston Beach

Highlight • Beach

In Swampscott, Massachusetts, Preston Beach is a quaint and popular, sandy, bayside beach with lovely Atlantic views.

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13.1 km

Devereux Beach

Highlight • Beach

Great beach in Marblehead with a lifeguard on duty for a safe dip in the sea. You can find refreshments at Neck Run Cafe. Note that dogs aren't allowed.

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16.1 km

Castle Rock Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Castle Rock Park spans 1.2 acres of coastal landscape and is named after a nearby castle-like private home. From the granite ledges, there are great Atlantic views. This park is …

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21.8 km

This area was first fortified in 1634 and stands as one of the oldest English coastal fortifications in the US. In 1892, the fort was converted into a town park, remaining open to the public ever since.

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22.4 km

Gas House Beach

Highlight • Beach

This little community beach is named for the coal-powered gas-generating plant that used to sit here (the gas was used to power street lamps and even lamps inside homes).

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23.0 km

Grace Oliver Beach

Highlight • Beach

A small community beach, named after the woman who during the 19th century lived in a house on nearby Doliber Point. The sea is shallow and sheltered, so it's a good place to swim.

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26.6 km

Marblehead Rail Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The 4-mile (6.4 km) Marblehead Rail Trail leads through Marblehead's coastal scenes. The trail is part of the East Coast Greenway which links Maine to Florida.

The rail-trail was once …

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31.3 km

End point

Train Station

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