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

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

Moderate

4.5

(1345)

7,528

riders

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

03:25

80.5km

480m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 34.1 km for 57 m

After 34.9 km for 57 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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10.9 km

Haverhill Water Supply Land

Nature Reserve

15.9 km

Bates Bridge Over the Merrimack River

Highlight • Bridge

Bates Bridge spans the Merrimack River, connecting the neighborhood of Groveland. This large bridge links well-connected areas of Haverhill, traversing both urban zones and parks with river views, making it a good route for a smooth ride around the city.

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30.3 km

View of the Merrimack River from Pleasant Valley Road

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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34.5 km

John Greenleaf Whittier Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

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

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35.3 km

Chain Bridge and Deer Island

Highlight • Bridge

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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35.7 km

Moseley Woods Park

Highlight • Forest

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

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38.0 km

Maudslay State Park

Highlight • Forest

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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41.1 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

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42.1 km

Upper Artichoke Area

Nature Reserve

52.6 km

Pentucket Pond Outlet Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Fishing spot and easily accessible rest areas.

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73.3 km

Town Farm

Forest

79.1 km

Shawsheen River

Lake

80.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

67.7 km

8.30 km

2.07 km

1.88 km

293 m

292 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

76.1 km

4.16 km

226 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (70 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Today

Sunday 7 June

26°C

14°C

84 %

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

Bates Bridge Over the Merrimack River

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

Pentucket Pond Outlet Reservoir

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