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John Greenleaf Whittier Bridge – Chain Bridge and Deer Island loop from Newton

John Greenleaf Whittier Bridge – Chain Bridge and Deer Island loop from Newton

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4.7

(4834)

10,595

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John Greenleaf Whittier Bridge – Chain Bridge and Deer Island loop from Newton

01:58

42.6km

300m

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: May 9, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 14.9 km for 57 m

After 15.8 km for 57 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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11.2 km

View of the Merrimack River from Pleasant Valley Road

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Pleasant Valley Road runs alongside the Merrimack River, providing views of the river, its surrounding wetlands, and green spaces. From this vantage point, you can also see Maudslay State Park on the opposite side of the river.

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15.4 km

John Greenleaf Whittier Bridge

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Really nice bike trail built alongside highway lanes (steel barriers and walls between the two).

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16.1 km

Chain Bridge and Deer Island

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Chain Bridge is the first bridge built over the Merrimack River, connecting Deer Island, a small island located in the middle of the river. The bridge has been open to …

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16.5 km

Moseley Woods Park

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Very nice park for small family events, playgrounds, sitting on benches next to the river, and walking in the woods.

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18.9 km

Maudslay State Park

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Maudslay State Park features 19th-century gardens, rolling meadows, towering pines, and one of the largest naturally occurring stands of mountain laurel in the state. It’s an ideal spot for walking, …

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21.9 km

Upper Artichoke Reservoir

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Plummer Springs rd has it's bridge closed to cars because it's basically falling in to the river. You can still bike across as of Summer 2022. Turkey hill rd is a favorite with bikers

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22.9 km

Upper Artichoke Area

Nature Reserve

27.8 km

Indian Hill Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Indian Hill Reservoir provides most of the city’s drinking water. Moulton Street runs right along the banks of the lake, so you get great views of the water.

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34.7 km

Rocks Village Bridge

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One of its most famous features is a "swing span" that can actually open up to let tall boats pass through. What's even cooler is that this swing span is …

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42.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.6 km

6.04 km

778 m

147 m

Surfaces

34.4 km

7.82 km

340 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 20 May

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John Greenleaf Whittier Bridge – Chain Bridge and Deer Island loop from Newton

View of the Merrimack River from Pleasant Valley Road

John Greenleaf Whittier Bridge

Chain Bridge and Deer Island

Moseley Woods Park

Maudslay State Park

Upper Artichoke Reservoir

Indian Hill Reservoir

Rocks Village Bridge

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