Nashua River Rail Trail – Nashua River Trailhead loop from Terrell Homestead Conservation Area

Nashua River Rail Trail – Nashua River Trailhead loop from Terrell Homestead Conservation Area

Moderate

3.5

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riders

Nashua River Rail Trail – Nashua River Trailhead loop from Terrell Homestead Conservation Area

02:09

44.8km

370m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 3, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

62 m

Nashua River Rail Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Nashua River Rail Trail is a paved trail that was constructed on an old railbed. It is completely traffic free, so it is a great place to do training runs.

Tip by

2.13 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.

Tip by

3.83 km

Open Space

Highlight • Forest

A tranquil ride through a beautiful forested area with several private homes and gorgeous, lush landscaping surrounding the area.

Tip by

16.4 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.

Tip by

28.9 km

Chestnut Street

Highlight • Forest

30.4 km

Merrill Parcel

Nature Reserve

36.9 km

Parker Meadow

Nature Reserve

44.8 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.

Tip by

44.8 km

End point

Parking

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