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Skug River Reservation – Berry Pond loop from Andover

Skug River Reservation – Berry Pond loop from Andover

Moderate

3.1

(10)

riders

Skug River Reservation – Berry Pond loop from Andover

02:07

34.7km

280m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.01 km

Wildflower Fields at Ward Reservation

Highlight • Natural

4.41 km

Solstice stones on Holt Hill

Highlight • Monument

At the top of Holt Hill you can admire the huge granite Solstice Stones and the Boston skyline.

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4.49 km

Solstice Stones at Ward Reservation

Highlight • Monument

Surprisingly good views from up on the hill.

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5.72 km

Ward Reservation Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

Nice off road trails from this trailhead to the water tower (gravel bike). From the water tower / solstice rocks on, you will need a mountain bike.

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6.86 km

The mountain bike trails in this area are great and easy to follow. They are not technical at all. Nevertheless some features – like the boardwalks along the ponds – can be exciting for novice riders.

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7.72 km

Salem Street Reservation

Nature Reserve

8.19 km

Berry Pond

Highlight • Lake

Berry Pond is a popular little spot in the Harold Parker State Forest. There are picnic facilities, parking and the Healthy Heart trail in the area. It is one of …

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19.9 km

Lorraine Park Campground

Highlight • Rest Area

Lorraine campground can accommodate bikepackers easily in the tent sites. They also have lean-tos. mass.gov/locations/harold-parker-state-forest

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20.2 km

Harold Parker State Forest

Highlight • Forest

Harold Parker State Forest has a great network of awesome singletracks. Altogether there are about 35 miles of well maintained mountain bike trails. If you want to explore all of …

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26.9 km

Harold Parker State Forest

Nature Reserve

34.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.8 km

11.7 km

5.97 km

2.32 km

841 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.1 km

13.1 km

2.25 km

670 m

621 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Today

Wednesday 12 August

28°C

17°C

25 %

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Skug River Reservation – Berry Pond loop from Andover

Wildflower Fields at Ward Reservation

Solstice stones on Holt Hill

Solstice Stones at Ward Reservation

Ward Reservation Trailhead