Bradley Palmer SP trail

Two routes are offered In this first instance of Melinda Lyon's gravel ride All Mixed Up. 

The first route is a gentle trail ride thru the Georgetown/Rowley, Willowdale, and Bradley Palmer State Parks and a short stretch along the Topsfield rail trail. Suitable for beginner gravel riders, as well as advanced.  

Still gentle, the second route is twice as long. It includes a trip over to and thru beautiful Gordon Woods before turning back to the start in Topsfield. 

35 mm tires or wider recommended for both routes.

The terrain is category 1+ - 2.  

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 18, 2024 at 9:30am
MassDOT Parking Area
12 Park St
Topsfield MA 01983
Google map

Also, I (Melinda) will be at Zumi's (down Main St. from the ride start) at 9:00 am for a coffee social.  All riders are welcome.  

Routes
Please download this latest version of the routes before each ride.
Route Miles Elev.* Print Files
All Miixed Up 2023 22 802 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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