Oxbow Lake – Nashua River Trailhead loop from Terrell Homestead Conservation Area

Oxbow Lake – Nashua River Trailhead loop from Terrell Homestead Conservation Area

Moderate

3.3

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Oxbow Lake – Nashua River Trailhead loop from Terrell Homestead Conservation Area

02:35

57.3km

410m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 29, 2026

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After 7.17 km for 1.33 km

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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8.25 km

Oxbow Lake

Highlight • Lake

This park is perfect if you are looking for a getaway from the city. It is teeming with water and wildlife. The paths are easily accessible and the pavement is in very good condition.

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20.5 km

Naticook Lake

Highlight • Lake

Great views of Naticook Lake as you pass by.

The park is located in the Wasserman Conservation Area. There is a small island that is located within the lake.

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39.7 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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40.9 km

Siergiewicz Preserve

Forest

42.3 km

Open Space

Forest

55.8 km

Runnells Bridge Over Nashua River

Highlight • Bridge

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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57.3 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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57.3 km

End point

Parking

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