A 60-mile cycling tour of the Ipswich River Watershed on the Massachusetts North Shore. Route at RideWithGPSView and print cue sheet View and print map(Log in to RideWithGPS & click on More to export files)
Ipswich River Watershed Ride
Category: north shore
Merrimack River Ride from Ipswich MA
A ride from Ipswich, Massachusetts, through the state forest area to West Newbury, MA, along the Merrimack River, returning through Newburyport and the Great Salt Marsh. (map to start) Route at RideWithGPSView and print cue sheet View and print map & cue sheet(Log in to RideWithGPS & click on More to export files)
Cycle for Shelter, Haverhill MA, September 13, 2026
The annual Cycle for Shelter to benefit Emmaus will be held at Northern Essex Community College. Cyclists can ride a 20-mile, 40-mile, 62-mile or 100-mile scenic route that will take them through Haverhill, MA, up to the seacoast of New Hampshire, and south through the North Shore of Massachusetts. Upon returning to the college, riders can… Continue reading Cycle for Shelter, Haverhill MA, September 13, 2026
Wenham MA Chebacco Woods mountain biking
Gordon College in Wenham Massachusetts has an excellent trail network for hiking and mountain biking connecting to the other well-maintained trails in adjoining Chebacco Woods. The easy trails wrap around several ponds and are appropriate for beginner and intermediate cyclists, with gently rolling terrain through hemlock and beech forests surrounded by glacial outcroppings. Not shown… Continue reading Wenham MA Chebacco Woods mountain biking
Topsfield MA Century and Metric Century
2016 routes 100-mile ride Route at RideWithGPS View and print cue sheet View and print mapLog in to RideWithGPS & click on More to export GPS files 63-mile ride Route at RideWithGPS View and print cue sheet View and print mapLog in to RideWithGPS & click on More to export GPS files
Haverhill riding north
Start: Northern Essex Community College 100 Elliott Street, Haverhill, MA (View map) Meet in the Technology center Parking Lot. Description: This ride takes us on familiar roads, some a bit hilly, and travels north of the Merrimack River into Merrimac and Amesbury, with longer rides continuing through Newton, Kingston and South Hampton in New Hampshire. Distance… Continue reading Haverhill riding north
Salem-Marblehead ride
Start Location: Salem Willows Park at the corner of Fort Ave. and Bay View Ave. near “Salem Willows Park” signage in Salem, MA. A bike rack and park benches are nearby. Plenty of parking is available. Map to start. Description: This is a ride on the streets of historic Salem and surrounding towns. The routes… Continue reading Salem-Marblehead ride
Exeter to Great Bay
What to expect: The rides go through the scenic farm country of southern New Hampshire. The terrain is rolling hills with old barns, scenic vistas, and lots of quiet roads. All the loops go by historic Kingston NH common, picturesque Newfields, Great Bay, Newmarket, and the lively college town of Durham. This ride is marked… Continue reading Exeter to Great Bay
NSC Saturday ride, Boxford
Start: Masconomet Regional High School, Boxford MA map to start. Directions: From Route 95 take exit 51 (Endicott St) east towards Topsfield. The school is 1/4 mile on right. The ride leaves from the parking lot closest to I-95). What to expect: The North Shore Cyclists Saturday Fitness Ride meanders through Middleton, Boxford, Georgetown, Byfield, Newbury… Continue reading NSC Saturday ride, Boxford
NSC Hamilton to Newburyport
Start: Cutler Elementary School, Asbury St., South Hamilton, MA map to start Description: Enjoy some of the nicest cycling in our area. Generally quiet, scenic country roads in Hamilton, Topsfield, Ipswich, Georgetown and Boxford. Long ride adds Newbury and Newburyport. Generally flat to rolling, with a few small hills. Ride created by Arnold Nadler. Combined NSC… Continue reading NSC Hamilton to Newburyport
Tyngsborough Pepper and Maple
Start: Tyngsborough Elementary School, 205 Westford Rd, Tyngsborough, MA (map). Arrow Shape: White T. Description: The ride is remarkable for staying on so many low-traffic roads with excellent pavement. The short ride goes through Tyngsborough, Pepperell, Hollis NH, Nashua NH, and Dunstable; the long ride adds Townsend and Brookline NH. The short route has 0.5 miles of packed gravel,… Continue reading Tyngsborough Pepper and Maple
NSC Over Hill and Dale from Ballardvale
Start locations: Ballardvale MBTA Station, Andover is the traditional start. map to start ($4 parking charge is enforced. There is some parking available on side streets off of Tewksbury St, where the ride stats, up the hill from the Ballardvale T-Station. ) Directions: Rte 93 to Dascomb Road, take the ramp towards Andover, turn right… Continue reading NSC Over Hill and Dale from Ballardvale
NSC North Reading pigs, ponds and potholes
A North Shore Cyclists ride Start: Ipswich River Park, North Reading map to start Description: Serene back roads, farm stands, ponds, pigs (plus sheep, chickens, and bunnies), and lots of potholes of the northern burbs. Have iced coffee at Smolak Farm (on the short ride) or a picnic lunch at Ingaldsby Farm. Terrain is moderately… Continue reading NSC North Reading pigs, ponds and potholes
NSC pothole inspection tour, Topsfield
Start: Topsfield Plaza, Main Street, Topsfield, MA. map to start Directions: From Rte 95 N, take Exit 50 to Route 1 North. In Topsfield, turn left onto Rte 97 North. At stop sign, go left (Rt. 97 continues right). Topsfield Plaza is 1/4 mile on right. Description: Flat to rolling terrain on some of our favorite… Continue reading NSC pothole inspection tour, Topsfield
NSC Wakefield Thursday ride
Start: Quannapowitt Parkway, northern end of Lake Quannapowitt in Wakefield MA, the end nearest the Rt. 128 interchange. Directions: Rte 128 to Exit 40. Follow Rte 129 south to the park at the north end of the lake and turn right almost immediately on Quannapowitt Parkway to the parking area. Map to start Description: Gently rolling… Continue reading NSC Wakefield Thursday ride
NSC Bradley Palmer winter ride
Start location: Bradley Palmer State Park parking lot, Asbury Street, Topsfield MA. From the Asbury Street entrance, take the first right, and the parking lot will be on your left in a short distance. Map to start. A North Shore Cyclists ride. Map and Cue sheet (PDF) PRINT MAP FROM BROWSER PRINT CUE SHEET FROM… Continue reading NSC Bradley Palmer winter ride
NSC North Reading evening rides
Start Location: Edith A. O'Leary Senior Center, 50 Bow St., N. Reading MA map to start. The building is at the intersection of Haverhill and Bow St. There are also some parking spaces at a small lot across Haverhill St. which belongs to N.Reading High School which could be used for overflow. This location is… Continue reading NSC North Reading evening rides
NSC Haverhill-Bradford Tuesday evening rides
Start: Bradford Christian Academy, 97 Oxford Avenue, Haverhill, MA. Map to Start. Oxford Ave and the brick school building is across Rte. 125 from Josephs restaurant, and behind the Cedardale complex. Description: NSC ride with long stretches of scenic riding with a few rolling hills. Loop into Boxford and North Andover. The arrow is a white " 7 " pointing… Continue reading NSC Haverhill-Bradford Tuesday evening rides
NSC Portsmouth to Maine Seacoast ride
Start: Parrott Ave. Parking Lot, Portsmouth, NH. MAP TO START Directions: From I-95 N, take Exit 3 To Portsmouth. In 1.2 mile, bear Right onto South St. In another 0.9 mile, turn Left onto Junkins Ave. In 0.3 mile, Parrott Ave will be on your left and the entrance will be an immediate right. If the lot is… Continue reading NSC Portsmouth to Maine Seacoast ride
NSC Hamilton-Salem Halloween Ride
Description: This ride starts in Hamilton and winds into downtown Salem where there will be large crowds of revelers. Fancy costumes aren't expected but everyone should try to be creative and help us make a memorable group of cyclists when we arrive in the Witch City. 10 miles each way. Created by : Jimmy White and Paula Bossone… Continue reading NSC Hamilton-Salem Halloween Ride
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