Bradley Palmer SP trail

This early season mixed terrain ride is a gentle trail ride thru the Georgetown/Rowley, Willowdale, and Bradley Palmer State Parks and a short stretch along the Topsfield rail trail. The ride is suitable for beginner gravel riders, as well as advanced riders.

A 42 mile route is offered also for the riders who want some extra miles. This route goes over to Gordon Woods from Appleton and then turns back towards the start. 

The terrain for both routes is category 1+ - 2.  

35 mm tires or wider are recommended. 

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
melinda lyon
Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 10am
MassDOT Parking Area
12 Park St
Topsfield MA 01983
Google map

A port-a-john is located at the Topsfield playground located on the rail trail just past Munroe Velo. 

Routes
Please download this latest version of the routes before each ride.
Route Miles Elev.* Print Files
All Mixed Up - 22 (REV2025) 22 800 Cue sheet Send to device
All Mixed Up-Long-2023 42 1,461 Cue sheet Send to device
* Elev. is the elevation gain in feet.
Route maps
22 miles
42 miles
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