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Massachusetts
Middlesex County
Shirley

Nashua River Rail Trail – Pepperell Covered Bridge loop from Shirley

Routes
Road cycling routes
United States
Massachusetts
Middlesex County
Shirley

Nashua River Rail Trail – Pepperell Covered Bridge loop from Shirley

Moderate

3.4

(8)

60

riders

Nashua River Rail Trail – Pepperell Covered Bridge loop from Shirley

03:13

64.6km

460m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 5, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 21.2 km for 552 m

After 23.3 km for 426 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

21.4 km

Wharton Plantation

Highlight • Forest

22.7 km

Baddacook Pond Conservation Area

Nature Reserve

3

23.5 km

Shattuck Homestead

Highlight • Historical Site

This old homestead is meant to function as a buffer for Baddacook Pond, the water supply for the nearby town of Groton. But it also opens up vistas over the water, so it's a really nice place to bike past.

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4

29.4 km

Nashua River Rail Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

There is a nice, new, and large parking lot at the Ayer end. It crosses a few busy roads, so be aware of this if you bring young kids.

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5

33.7 km

Pepperell Covered Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Classic New England.

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57.2 km

Squannacook River Wildlife Management Area

Nature Reserve

B

64.6 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.6 km

18.4 km

9.00 km

467 m

208 m

Surfaces

38.6 km

25.1 km

990 m

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Thursday 21 May

19°C

11°C

16 %

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