Front Range Lighthouse – Rear Range Light loop from Newburyport

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Front Range Lighthouse – Rear Range Light loop from Newburyport

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Front Range Lighthouse – Rear Range Light loop from Newburyport

02:04

8.03km

30m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 14, 2025

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.09 km

Gillis Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

This bridge offers a nice view over the river and the marina, and has a half-mile connector path that connects the Clipper City Trail to the Old Eastern Marsh Trail.

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2.47 km

Hilton's Marina, 3 miles (ca. 5 km) from Merrimack River. Nearby, visitors can enjoy shopping, dining, and other activities. Situated in a classic New England seaport, it offers a charming experience.

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3.05 km

Front Range Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

Established in 1873, Newburyport Harbor Front Range Light and Rear Range Light guided mariners traveling the Merrimack River to Newburyport Harbor.

The range lights also helped vessels avoid a dangerous underwater obstacle known as Goose Rocks.

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3.23 km

Clipper City Rail Trail — Harborwalk section

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Clipper City Rail Trail offers a nice hiking experience along the shores of the Merrimack River. The trail follows the route of a former railway, providing a flat and well-maintained path with beautiful views.

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4.84 km

Rear Range Light

Highlight • Monument

The Rear Range Lighthouse is the sister lighthouse to the Front Range Lighthouse, just a few blocks north on the waterfront. It was built in 1873 as one of two …

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6.11 km

Clipper City Rail Trail (West)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Clipper City Rail Trail connects the MBTA commuter rail station to the Harborwalk along the waterfront.

A newer section follows the bank of the Merrimack River to Water Street …

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8.03 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.48 km

313 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.97 km

436 m