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34.3 Gravel Breakheart to Salem

 

Ride is cancelled

Bah humbug! The weather report isn't cooperating and it looks like rain for the outbound leg and blustery winds for the return. I'll re-schedule for Sunday. I hope some of you can make it.
 

IMPORTANT

 

CRW Rides are open to members and limited guests. Guests may only attend two rides before joining.
All riders (both Members and Guests) must REGISTER

Register here: https://www.crw.org/memberrideregistration?rid=10475&date=

If a rider has not pre-registered, that rider must do so online at the start of the ride. 

The online registration will include a liability waiver that all riders will need to review and accept. 

The online registration will also require all riders to review CRW’s Safety and COVID Guidelines and to agree to follow those guidelines on the ride.

 

Starting at the Northeast Regional Voc Ed School in Wakefield, we'll bike through the Breakheart Revervation, the Lynn Woods, the Spring Pond trails, and Gallows Hill to Salem. A short tour of Salem to the House of 7 Gables, leads us to the bike path to Marblehead. Arriving in M'hd between 12:00 and 1:00 allows for a lunch in town (I suggest Java Sun since it's on the route and has outdoor seating). Back on the rail trail to the Swampscott and Lynn shore. The Lynnway brings us to the Eastern Strand bike path back the Breakheart reservation and the endpoint. Lots of twists and turns in the route keep the speed down. Plan on a finish between 2:00 and 3:00. . This time of year, everything is weather dependent. Temps, rain, snow, and strong winds may force a change in plans. You'll need a gravel bike or its functional equivalent. Everything is bikeable by normal people but the trails and carriage roads are not maintained to automotive standards. That said, if you can do the Wednesday night ride, you can do this. Any questions call or text Gene at 617-610-1875 or email ho.eugene@verizon.net. CHECK BACK THE NIGHT BEFORE FOR ANY LATE CHANGES TO THE ROUTE.

 
Date: Saturday Dec 11, 2021
 
Time: 
10:00 AM
 
Ride Leader(s): 
Gene Ho (6176101875)
 
Ride type: 
Gravel
 

Click HERE for descriptions of the ride types.

 

Routes and Cue Sheets from RWGPS

Miles Elevation Print Download
34 1,286 ft Cue sheet GPX

Club members can create custom formatted cuesheets. Details HERE

 

Ride Start

Northeast Metro Tech

100 Hemlock Street
Wakefield , MA
See map: Google Maps
Directions: 
  • Take Rt. 95 (128) to exit 58, Rt. 129 East.
  • Follow signs for Rt. 129 East for 1.5 miles to Wakefield center.
  • Follow Rt. 129 East as it turns left.
  • Go approximately 1 mile past Wakefield center.
  • Turn right onto Farm Street, go past Wakefield High School
  • Turn left on Hemlock Rd follow sign to NE Metro Tech HS

The nearest commuter rail stop is Wakefield, on the Haverhill line. From the station, go south and east on North Street and Nahant Street to the High School. Distance is about 2.2 mi.  Train schedule is here: https://mbta.com/schedules/CR-Haverhill/timetable

 

registered riders

34 miles