Air Line Trail – Wallum Lake loop from Mechanicsville

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Air Line Trail – Wallum Lake loop from Mechanicsville

05:12

63.2km

380m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 16, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 11.7 km for 988 m

Open: • sunrise-sunset (otherwise closed)

After 16.7 km for 14.4 km

Open: • sunrise-sunset (otherwise closed)

After 35.3 km for 15.9 km

Open: • sunrise-sunset (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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92 m

Air Line Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Air Line was once a high-speed passenger railroad line connecting New York to Boston. Today, it has been transformed into a 55-mile trail that caters to hikers, runners, and bikers, passing by parks and several bodies of water.

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14.9 km

Wallum Lake

Highlight • Lake

The 322-acre lake provides a pleasant beach area and numerous picnic spots, making it an ideal location for a relaxing break. Additionally, it is a popular fishing spot, home to …

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55.0 km

Forest Canopy View

Highlight • Forest

Short bike and walk to a place where I was young and innocent. Spent decades out here on four wheelers and hiking.

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62.6 km

French River

Highlight • River

A pleasant river flows through the Mechanicsville Park area. This point provides a nice pull-off spot from the road, featuring several picnic benches and a great view of the water to enjoy.

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63.2 km

End point

Parking

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