Merrimack River Trail
2.3 mi · ▲ 0 ft · 46 min
Merrimack River Trail is a 2.3-mile out-and-back near Methuen, MA. It is mostly level, with 0 ft of elevation gain, and mostly dirt. It scores 0/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: paved and peopled.
Elevation
0 mi46 – 59 ft2.3 mi
Getting there
Trailhead: Merrimac River Trail 42.69790, -71.20831
Nearest town Methuen, MA
Directions
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Merrimack River Trail
2.3 mi · ▲ 0 ft · 46 min
Elevation 45–60 ft
Out & Back
Trailhead: Merrimac River Trail · 42.69790, -71.20831
Weather Aug 4: sunrise 5:40 AM · sunset 8:03 PM
Parking lot at the trailhead
- Start on Merrimac River Trail, heading N.
- 400 ftTurn right onto Merrimack River Trail, heading E.
- 1.1 miReach Merrimack River Trail, then turn around and head back the way you came.
- 1.1 miTurn left onto Merrimac River Trail, heading SW.
- 300 ftArrive back at the trailhead.
Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.
Trail surface
75% dirt25% unspecified
Weather
Sunrise 5:40 AMSunset 8:03 PM
Sunset
The best sunset spot on this hike is 0.6 mi in (~14 min). Leave by 7:29 PM for the 8:03 PM sunset. Back at your car by 8:32 PM — 3 min before dark.
Good to know
- Parking lot at the trailhead
Other ways to reach this destination
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