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Nashua River Rail Trail – Nashua River Rail Trail loop from Ayer

Nashua River Rail Trail – Nashua River Rail Trail loop from Ayer

Hard

4.8

(9404)

9,405

riders

Nashua River Rail Trail – Nashua River Rail Trail loop from Ayer

05:12

107km

890m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very 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 14, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.63 km

Nashua River Rail Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This paved rail trail winds through a wealth of green space and water bodies. Watch out for unexpected wildlife sightings!

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9.17 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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16.2 km

Nashua River Rail Trail

Nature Reserve

20.6 km

Runnells Bridge Over Nashua River

Highlight • Bridge

As we cruise through the NH-111 road, we find our tires rolling over the wide Nashua river, formed in Massachusetts to irrigate the Merrimack river in Hudson.

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22.3 km

Open Space

Highlight • Forest

A tranquil ride through a beautiful forested area with several private homes and gorgeous, lush landscaping surrounding the area.

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23.1 km

Quiet country road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Nice quiet stretch of country road. There are not usually many cars, so it is a great road to enjoy the scenery.

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37.3 km

Open Space

Forest

38.7 km

Siergiewicz Preserve

Forest

39.9 km

Merrimack Valley Baptist Church

Highlight • Religious Site

The quaint village of South Merrimack is located in the southern part of the town of Merrimack. It still retains buildings with the charm of bygone years.

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88.6 km

Merrill Parcel

Nature Reserve

93.3 km

Pepperell Covered Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Classic New England.

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103 km

The Nashua Rail Trail passes right over Groton School Pond and its a popular resting place. Take a break for some peace and quiet in nature. You may see people fishing on the pond with largemouth bass being the likely catch.

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107 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

45.6 km

35.3 km

24.0 km

1.49 km

267 m

233 m

Surfaces

62.5 km

44.1 km

267 m

Elevation

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Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

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Tuesday 19 May

34°C

14°C

48 %

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Nashua River Rail Trail – Nashua River Rail Trail loop from Ayer

Nashua River Rail Trail

Nashua River Rail Trail

Runnells Bridge Over Nashua River

Open Space

Quiet country road

Merrimack Valley Baptist Church

Pepperell Covered Bridge

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