Maudslay State Park

16. 2 miles (64% paved / 34% unpaved / 2% unspecified)

An early evening ride around Newburyport and Salisbury provides a good intro to gravel biking. Expect a mix of paved roads, easy bike paths, and about 3 miles of wide hardpack trail through Moseley Woods and Maudslay State Park.

Gravel ride
Category 2 Dirt/gravel roads, wide single-track, or dual-track trails with potholes, washboard, and occasional loose surfaces. Larger tires size and lower pressure is recommended.  
Ideal bike: Endurance, all-road, or gravel 
Tire size:  32-35mm  
See Types of Gravel Rides
Jim Goldberg
Cushing Park
71 Washington St
Newburyport MA 01950
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There's a twisty single track option on the Little River  Nature Trail at mile 11.

Routes
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