Salem, MA is often connected to the infamous Witch Trials and being the place to be on Halloween, but what many don't know is that Salem offers some seriously good cycling options. 
Bike Salem — Photo courtesy of miheco/flickr Located just 15 miles northeast of Boston, Salem has a beautiful coastal location on Salem Bay.
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For the off road enthusiast, Salem Woods is 160 acres filled with trails that are open for biking. On your ride you can enjoy the diverse natural habitat including marshes, open fields, streams, brooks, and other running water sources. Bird lovers will flip over Thompson's Meadow marsh, another 70 acre site, where you'll find over 150 bird species living within.
If you are more of a pavement peddler, you'll love the Salem bike paths. One popular option is the path starting at Salem State College and meandering all the way in Marblehead. You'll be able to check out the college campus and the sites that line the way into Marblehead. This bike path let's those choosing to enjoy it spin their wheels at their own pace. Providing cyclists with a leisurely ride that is fit for the entire family or a fast paced power peddle for those intent on a fitness ride. Or follow the path along the Bridge Street Bypass Road from downtown Salem into scenic Beverly.
Whichever path you choose to follow, you'll find one that fits in Salem, Mass.