Looking for the best road cycling routes in Townsend State Forest? Then browse our collection of rides around this beautiful forest in in Middlesex County below — and discover more of on your next visit.

Last updated: October 8, 2025

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1. Nashua River Trailhead – Pepperell Covered Bridge loop from Brookline

50.4km

02:21

370m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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2. Nashua River Rail Trail – Groton School Pond loop from Townsend Harbor

40.4km

01:56

230m

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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3. Pumpkin Brook loop from West Groton

16.1km

00:42

100m

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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4. Pepperell Covered Bridge – Nashua River Trailhead loop from Babbatasset Village

17.3km

00:56

70m

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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5. Pepperell Covered Bridge loop from South Pepperell

62.8km

02:50

430m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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The best road cycling routes in Townsend State Forest

1. Nashua River Trailhead – Pepperell Covered Bridge loop from Brookline

2. Nashua River Rail Trail – Groton School Pond loop from Townsend Harbor

3. Pumpkin Brook loop from West Groton

4. Pepperell Covered Bridge – Nashua River Trailhead loop from Babbatasset Village

5. Pepperell Covered Bridge loop from South Pepperell

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