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Pepperell Covered Bridge – Nashua River Rail Trail loop from Shepley Hill

Pepperell Covered Bridge – Nashua River Rail Trail loop from Shepley Hill

Hard

4.8

(6114)

13,525

riders

Pepperell Covered Bridge – Nashua River Rail Trail loop from Shepley Hill

05:22

111km

1,240m

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 right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 10, 2026

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After 25.6 km for 1.35 km

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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5.00 km

June's Wood

Highlight • Forest

The June’s Wood land is home to meadows, forest and has a large pond/bog wetland near the center of the property. Parking is also available at nearby Hayes Woods.

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7.53 km

Rumbo Island

Nature Reserve

9.86 km

Rust Conservation Area

Nature Reserve

70.9 km

Tucker Brook Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

Tucker Brook Falls is a great small waterfall tucked in the woods. It is not visible from the road, but if you walk your bike a couple of feet down …

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100 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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106 km

Pepperell Covered Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Classic New England.

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107 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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111 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

61.6 km

37.8 km

7.33 km

3.96 km

Surfaces

87.4 km

21.9 km

1.34 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Friday 17 July

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Pepperell Covered Bridge – Nashua River Rail Trail loop from Shepley Hill

June's Wood

Tucker Brook Falls

Quiet country road

Pepperell Covered Bridge

Nashua River Rail Trail

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