Merrimack River Ride
Host : Jim Goldberg phone:(978) 609-2649 Email: "Jim Goldberg - Easy Rider Tours" jim@easyridertours.com
Start: Cushing Park, Newburyport MA map to start
Directions: From Rte. 95 take exit 57 Rte 113 east. Go for 2 miles and take a left onto Kent St. parking lot is 2 blocks on right. From Rte 1 go onto Merrimac St. 1/4 mile west towards Amesbury. Take a left at the gas station lot 1 block on left..
Time: Sunday July 4, 2010: 9:00 AM for 29, 37, 52 and 64 miles
The ride passes through Newburyport along the Merimack River, goes through a nice bit of forest, then continues along the Merrimack River crossing at the Rocks Village bridge. The longer rides follow the river to Groveland, crossing there and following the north side of the river, then does a loop to the NH line before rejoining the short loop. We return crossing the Merrimack on the Chain Bridge between Amesbury and Newburyport. Very scenic views, riding right along the river for miles. Snacks after the ride.
View 64 mile ride at RideWithGPS gpx file 64 miles or Garmin Edge 605 and 705 
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