Overlooking the Merrimack River
Eighteen Gang members enjoyed a beautiful day riding from Amesbury to Seabrook NH to the Newburyport line. The trail consisted of paved, gravel and short on road portions as it wound from downtown Amesbury, through woods and eventually to a salt march at the Salisbury/Newburyport line.
Along the way we stopped at the exact spot where the last successful New England train robbery occurred in July 1926. The bandits escaped with $65,000 worth over $1 million dollars today in 2026. We also talked about how the “Ghost Trail” got its name.
The trail was surprisingly quiet so it seemed we had the trails all to ourselves. And what bike ride is complete without a coffee stop at the end where we enjoyed some camaraderie?
Alan U
