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New Hampshire
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Nashua

Nashua River Trailhead – Nashua River Rail Trail loop from Terrell Homestead Conservation Area

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Road cycling routes
United States
New Hampshire
Hillsborough County
Nashua

Nashua River Trailhead – Nashua River Rail Trail loop from Terrell Homestead Conservation Area

Moderate

3.3

(16)

92

riders

Nashua River Trailhead – Nashua River Rail Trail loop from Terrell Homestead Conservation Area

01:57

37.8km

220m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 20, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 17.2 km for 552 m

After 19.3 km for 426 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

52 m

Nashua River Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

From here all the way south to Ayer, this 12.5 miles trail follows the course of the Nashua River through J. Harry State Forest. Calm and tree-dimmed light make the way a real treat.

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2

62 m

Nashua River Rail Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Nashua River Rail Trail is a paved trail that was constructed on an old railbed. It is completely traffic free, so it is a great place to do training runs.

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8.15 km

Sawyer Conservation Area

Nature Reserve

9.54 km

Shaw Conservation Area

Nature Reserve

5

17.4 km

Wharton Plantation

Highlight • Forest

6

19.5 km

Shattuck Homestead

Highlight • Historical Site

This old homestead is meant to function as a buffer for Baddacook Pond, the water supply for the nearby town of Groton. But it also opens up vistas over the water, so it's a really nice place to bike past.

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37.8 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.0 km

4.99 km

3.82 km

550 m

431 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.9 km

9.90 km

1.03 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (110 m)

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Monday 13 July

31°C

16°C

49 %

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