Another north shore gravel route, this time with a little more time off road than on. The route will traverse double/single track, rail trail, dirt road, with excursions into Pingree Woods, Bradley Palmer State Park, Willowdale (East and West), Appleton Grass Rides, and Harvard Harvard Forest before returning to the start at Patton Park. 

Bikes with tire widths of 35 mm or more will be more comfortable.  

Please be ready for pre-ride talk at 9:45 am. 

Gravel ride
Category 3 Infrequently maintained trails and roads requiring a higher skill level. Use  30-40 psi tire pressure, depending on your weight and the minimum sidewall rating. 
Ideal bike: Gravel bike 
Tire size: 33-40mm 
See Types of Gravel Rides
Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 10am
Patton Park
Asbury St. and Route 1A
Hamilton MA 01936
There are no restrooms at the start.

The Community house is across the street

Cumberland Farms is .2 miles away on Route 1A

For those interested, lunch can be had nearby at Honeycomb or at 15 Walnut. 

Routes
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* Elev. is the elevation gain in feet.
Route maps
26 miles
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