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Worcester County

Bancroft Tower – Worcester, Massachusetts loop from Worcester

Road cycling routes

Worcester County

Bancroft Tower – Worcester, Massachusetts loop from Worcester

Moderate

3.2

(24)

56

riders

Bancroft Tower – Worcester, Massachusetts loop from Worcester

02:23

48.6km

580m

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: June 16, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 0 m for 266 m

After 44.6 km for 189 m

After 48.4 km for 266 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

28.0 km

Central Tree of Massachusetts

Highlight • Natural Monument

This is supposed to be the geographic center of the state. Ironically the tree is a norway maple which the state defines as an invasive species

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2

32.3 km

Mill Pond

Highlight • Lake

Mill Pond, a small extension of Eagle Lake, is nestled within Eagle Lake Wildlife Sanctuary. Surrounded by large red oaks and wetlands, this small peaceful pond attracts a variety of waterfowl, especially during spring and fall migration.

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3

44.7 km

Bancroft Tower

Highlight • Monument

Bancroft Tower is a 56-foot-high structure built in 1900 in honor of George Bancroft, a prominent Worcester native politician, historian, and statesman. It is in a small park and is accessible to the public.

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4

47.2 km

Worcester, Massachusetts

Highlight • Settlement

Worcester, Massachusetts, blends history, culture, and green spaces into a vibrant city. Known as the "Heart of the Commonwealth," it features world-class museums, a thriving arts scene, and scenic parks …

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B

48.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.5 km

16.4 km

5.88 km

3.93 km

706 m

114 m

Surfaces

44.0 km

4.44 km

128 m

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

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