Merrimack River from Newburyport allows all riders to enjoy very scenic stretches along both sides of the Merrimack River. The route heads out of Newburyport on Hale Street then along the Upper Artichoke Lake before doing several scenic miles along the river. We'll bypass the Rocks Village Bridge by continuing through West Newbury to cross the Merrimack on 113 in Groveland then follows scenic E Broadway to rejoin the short on the north side of Rocks Village Bridge. Riding along the Merrimack on the north side to the Chain Bridge and Merrimac St to Water St then a right on Rolfe's Lane. We'll continue to Rowley and a special treat of climbing up to Sea View for a sea view. Back down and head over to a short piece of Rte. 1 then return to Newburyport following Middle. Highfield, Parker and Johnson.
