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Thunder Road – Willowdale State Forest loop from Bradley Palmer State Park

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Essex County

Thunder Road – Willowdale State Forest loop from Bradley Palmer State Park

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Thunder Road – Willowdale State Forest loop from Bradley Palmer State Park

01:51

20.0km

160m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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5.81 km

Thunder Road

Highlight • Trail

This beautiful trail snakes through the north western part of Willowdale / Cleaveland Farm State Forest and is popular with mountain bikers and hikers. Pond side trails provide access to fishing and birdwatching, so you're always likely to see others enjoying this wonderful landscape.

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8.25 km

Randalls Crossing

Highlight • Trail

8.88 km

Willowdale State Forest

Highlight • Forest

This park features over 40 miles of trails catering to hikers, runners, and bikers, providing something for everyone. Hood Pond within the park offers various water activities, including boating and fishing.

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10.3 km

Bartholomew Hill

Highlight • Summit

Bartholomew Hill is a 174-foot hill within the Willowdale State Forest in Ipswich, Massachusetts. This hill is a popular summit for both hikers and mountain bikers so be on the look out for other users as you explore this area.

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20.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.8 km

6.57 km

1.49 km

1.12 km

Surfaces

18.0 km

1.97 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Monday 13 July

31°C

16°C

32 %

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Thunder Road – Willowdale State Forest loop from Bradley Palmer State Park

Thunder Road

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Willowdale State Forest

Bartholomew Hill

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