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John Greenleaf Whittier Bridge – Chain Bridge and Deer Island loop from Bradford

John Greenleaf Whittier Bridge – Chain Bridge and Deer Island loop from Bradford

Moderate

4.6

(7648)

14,595

riders

John Greenleaf Whittier Bridge – Chain Bridge and Deer Island loop from Bradford

02:23

55.7km

390m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 27, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 24.6 km for 57 m

After 25.4 km for 57 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.45 km

Bates Bridge Over the Merrimack River

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Bates Bridge spans the Merrimack River, connecting the neighborhood of Groveland. This large bridge links well-connected areas of Haverhill, traversing both urban zones and parks with river views, making it a good route for a smooth ride around the city.

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13.2 km

Rocks Village Bridge

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One of its most famous features is a "swing span" that can actually open up to let tall boats pass through. What's even cooler is that this swing span is …

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20.8 km

View of the Merrimack River from Pleasant Valley Road

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Pleasant Valley Road runs alongside the Merrimack River, providing views of the river, its surrounding wetlands, and green spaces. From this vantage point, you can also see Maudslay State Park on the opposite side of the river.

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25.0 km

John Greenleaf Whittier Bridge

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Really nice bike trail built alongside highway lanes (steel barriers and walls between the two).

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25.8 km

Chain Bridge and Deer Island

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Chain Bridge is the first bridge built over the Merrimack River, connecting Deer Island, a small island located in the middle of the river. The bridge has been open to …

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26.2 km

Moseley Woods Park

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Very nice park for small family events, playgrounds, sitting on benches next to the river, and walking in the woods.

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33.7 km

Wet Meadows

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35.0 km

Upper Artichoke Reservoir

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Plummer Springs rd has it's bridge closed to cars because it's basically falling in to the river. You can still bike across as of Summer 2022. Turkey hill rd is a favorite with bikers

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36.0 km

Upper Artichoke Area

Nature Reserve

44.2 km

Heath Woodland Conservation Area

Nature Reserve

55.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

45.8 km

6.10 km

2.77 km

957 m

147 m

Surfaces

52.6 km

3.16 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Thursday 28 May

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John Greenleaf Whittier Bridge – Chain Bridge and Deer Island loop from Bradford

Bates Bridge Over the Merrimack River

Rocks Village Bridge

View of the Merrimack River from Pleasant Valley Road

John Greenleaf Whittier Bridge

Chain Bridge and Deer Island

Moseley Woods Park

Wet Meadows

Upper Artichoke Reservoir

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