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Mayflower II – North Plymouth (Seaside) Rail Trail loop from North Plymouth

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Mayflower II – North Plymouth (Seaside) Rail Trail loop from North Plymouth

Easy

5.0

(9052)

9,053

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Mayflower II – North Plymouth (Seaside) Rail Trail loop from North Plymouth

01:39

24.5km

150m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 30, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 5.14 km for 64 m

After 5.85 km for 300 m

After 17.4 km for 215 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.00 km

Plimoth Grist Mill

Highlight • Historical Site

The Plimoth Grist Mill is a modern reconstruction of the Pilgrim's 1636 grain mill on Town Brook at the end of the scenic Brewster gardens. Using some of the surviving historic materials like the 200-year-old millstones, this living museum helps visitors learn about the daily lives of the Mayflower Pilgrims, the mill’s history and architecture. The Plimoth Grist Mill is a working mill where after exploring the building, you can purchase freshly stone-ground grains!

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11.5 km

Plymouth Long Beach

Nature Reserve

12.8 km

Plymouth Beach

Highlight • Beach

Plymouth Beach, or Long Beach, is a unique public beach with amazing views across the bay. Long Beach is a long, thin, peninsula that juts out for several miles into the harbor. This particular section of beach is quite close to town and is one of the most popular beaches in the area so be sure to get there early if you want to get a parking spot! If you decide to walk the length of the beach to Long Point, be aware that along this long barrier beach it is a mix of public and private land; there are a residential houses by the shores, so please be respectful! To help navigate the different zones, which all have slightly varying rules and restrictions, the town produced a pamphlet that might be helpful for you when planning a visit to this amazing spot. plymouth-ma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif3691/f/uploads/plbpamphlet2021v2.pdf

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16.2 km

Stephens Field Beach

Highlight • Beach

Past the sporting fields and parking area is Stephens Field Beach. You can bike to sandy shore and push your bike to the water's edge. The beach is open to the public all year long and is a quiet place to take in views of the coast.

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17.2 km

Plymouth Rock

Highlight • Historical Site

While strolling along Plymouth Harbor, don't forget to check out Pilgrim Memorial State Park where you'll find Plymouth Rock, the traditional site of the Mayflower Pilgrims' landing. The rock itself is a small and is exposed to the tides twice a day. Managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation, this site offers visitors the chance to learn about this important historical event through knowledgeable guides that staff the area April-November.

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17.5 km

Mayflower II

Highlight • Monument

Mayflower II is a reproduction of the 17th-century ship Mayflower that brought the pilgrims over to the New World. It is a living history museum that you can visit and explore. The Mayflower II was built in Plymouth, England and on April 20, 1957 set sail for Massachusetts, just like the original Mayflower. You can purchase tickets to board the Mayflower II at the Plimoth Patuxet Museums site. plimothpatuxet.centeredgeonline.com/retail/items

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18.2 km

Plymouth Town Wharf Seafood Restaurants

Highlight • Restaurant

There are plenty of great seafood bar & grills along the wharf like The Shanty Rose, Lobster Hut, and Wood's Seafood. This is a great place to grab a bite and browse the whale watching companies along the wharf.

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19.1 km

Nelson Street Park

Highlight • Beach

Nelson Street Park is a park located at the north end of Water Street and is open daily from dawn until dusk. The park has a playground and a "splash pad" for kids to cool off on hot summer days, a boat ramp, an overlook with beautiful harbor views, and a small beach.

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19.3 km

North Plymouth (Seaside) Rail Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The North Plymouth, or Seaside, Rail Trail, a 1.2-mile multi-use, paved trail that offers stunning views of the ocean, salt marsh, and Duxbury Bay. The bike trail runs through a thin forest of including oak, cedar, and pitch pine trees. There is also has a short side trail at about the middle of the Rail Trail that leads to a cliff overlooking the ocean.

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24.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.76 km

6.52 km

4.72 km

4.47 km

682 m

284 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.8 km

3.43 km

2.14 km

1.14 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Mayflower II – North Plymouth (Seaside) Rail Trail loop from North Plymouth

Plimoth Grist Mill

Plymouth Beach

Stephens Field Beach

Plymouth Rock

Mayflower II

Plymouth Town Wharf Seafood Restaurants

Nelson Street Park

North Plymouth (Seaside) Rail Trail

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