Pingree Farm Rd. Bridge

Why wait until evening to start your Fourth of July celebration?  Come join NSC and CRW club members for a Fourth of July mixed terrain ride through some of the choice trails, paths, and railways of the North Shore.

The route is mostly
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

.

Due to the forecasted heat index, this ride will start at 9:00 am. Please have bikes ready to roll at 8:45 am for the pre-ride safety talk.  

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
Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 8am
MassDOT Parking Area
12 Park St
Topsfield MA 01983
Routes
Please download this latest version of the routes before each ride.
Route Miles Elev.* Print Files
FireCracker 38 40 1,370 Cue sheet Send to device
* Elev. is the elevation gain in feet.
Route maps
40 miles, 42% unpaved
Join Our Club

Enjoy riding with us?  Become a member of North Shore Cyclists!  Click THIS LINK to learn more and join.

First Time NSC Riders

First Time NSC Riders (or anyone else with questions) please review the First-Time NSC Riders Q&A.

NSC Ride Safety Culture

For the safety of riders including you, please adhere to all of the NSC safety guidelines and Bicycle Law/ Courtesy guidelines.