Merrimack River view

A ride over to Groveland and then back along the northside of the Merrimack River is almost as beautiful in the wintry, leafless months as it is the rest of the year.

There are several lunch options nearby in Newburyport.  

Road ride
Jim Goldberg
Joel Zeigler
Cushing Park
71 Washington St
Newburyport MA 01950
Google map

There will be no Wednesday Lunch rides on Dec. 25 and January 1.  The Newburyport route series resumes on January 29, 2025. 

Routes
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Route Miles Elev.* Print Files
Merrimack River-30 30 1,331 Cue sheet Send to device
* Elev. is the elevation gain in feet.
Route maps
30 miles
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