Upper Artichoke Reservoir – Plum Island Airport loop from Maudslay State Park

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Upper Artichoke Reservoir – Plum Island Airport loop from Maudslay State Park

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Upper Artichoke Reservoir – Plum Island Airport loop from Maudslay State Park

02:09

37.1km

140m

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: August 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.52 km

Upper Artichoke Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

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

Tip by

4.49 km

Upper Artichoke Area

Nature Reserve

14.1 km

Joe Martin's Bedroom

Forest

21.4 km

View of the Merrimack River from Joppa Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Joppa is a nice little park along the water and connected to the Clipper City Rail Trail. There's a few benches, inforation boards, and great views across the Merrimack River.

Tip by

22.8 km

Plum Island Airport is a historic, public-use airfield owned by Historic New England and operated by the nonprofit Plum Island Aerodrome, Inc., This airport is a general aviation facility and a museum of early American aviation.

Tip by

25.4 km

Amelia Little Saltmarsh

Nature Reserve

25.6 km

Birdwatching at Sunset Drive and Refuge Road

Highlight • Natural

Great spot for Bird Watching and Photography

Tip by

32.1 km

Waterfront Park, Newburyport

Highlight • Rest Area

32.9 km

Clipper City Rail Trail

Highlight • Trail

37.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.6 km

11.5 km

7.99 km

2.79 km

1.99 km

214 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

31.0 km

5.13 km

474 m

356 m

182 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Thursday 15 October

16°C

6°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Comments

November 17, 2024,FulGaz - Plum Island Park River

Fredje believed it regarding the weather. Just concert Epica on big screen and enjoyed. The concert of course😉.
And, this week all 4 bikes (incl. the Elite trainer) used, so enough variety……….

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