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Skug River Reservation – Field Pond loop from Haggetts Pond

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United States

Massachusetts

Essex County

Skug River Reservation – Field Pond loop from Haggetts Pond

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Skug River Reservation – Field Pond loop from Haggetts Pond

02:32

40.7km

320m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 29, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 15.0 km for 142 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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21.6 km

Mary French Reservation

Highlight • Trail

In 2001, this nature reserve was dedicated to nature lover Mary French. It consists mainly of wetlands and a 1,000 feet long wooden bog bridge and boardwalk. A dream to get away from the city stress.

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22.3 km

The mountain bike trails in this area are great and easy to follow. They are not technical at all. Nevertheless some features – like the boardwalks along the ponds – can be exciting for novice riders.

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23.2 km

Salem Street Reservation

Nature Reserve

23.6 km

Berry Pond

Highlight • Lake

Berry Pond is a popular little spot in the Harold Parker State Forest. There are picnic facilities, parking and the Healthy Heart trail in the area. It is one of …

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25.1 km

Lorraine Park Campground

Highlight • Rest Area

Lorraine campground can accommodate bikepackers easily in the tent sites. They also have lean-tos. mass.gov/locations/harold-parker-state-forest

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25.4 km

Harold Parker State Forest

Highlight • Forest

Harold Parker State Forest has a great network of awesome singletracks. Altogether there are about 35 miles of well maintained mountain bike trails. If you want to explore all of …

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26.9 km

Field Pond

Highlight • Lake

Several parking spots along Harold Parker Rd.

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27.1 km

Field Pond

Highlight • Lake

28.0 km

Field Pond

Highlight • Lake

Harold Parker State Forest is home to over 100 vernal pools, which are home to myriad species, including the rare blue-spotted salamander. Field pond is the largest body of water …

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40.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.6 km

17.0 km

1.89 km

144 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

29.7 km

8.84 km

1.71 km

509 m

Elevation

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Highest point (90 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Today

Friday 10 July

31°C

22°C

34 %

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Skug River Reservation – Field Pond loop from Haggetts Pond

Mary French Reservation