Bay Circuit Trail Map Information
Map of the entire Bay Circuit Trail
Overview map that gives a high level view of the Bay Circuit Trail route through all 37 towns.

How to purchase maps
Detailed maps for completed trail sections available for purchase.   These maps also include other open space and trail information.   Here is a list of available maps and information on how to purchase them.

Maps and Trail Descriptions
Detailed North-to-South trail descriptions for completed sections.   Descriptions include topography, special features, and access information.   Descriptions and maps may be downloaded (free).

Town maps
Many regional organizations publish maps and trails guides that include the Bay Circuit Trail and other trails in individual towns.   This list gives information on how to obtain the maps and guides.   Some are free

GIS Shapefile
This zip file is the GIS shapefile for the complete Bay Circuit Trail. The file includes line data for both Dedicated and Temporary Trails and documentation of the dataset attributes. Bay Circuit Trail dataset is intended for personal use only. Use of this data for other than personal use requires acknowledgement of the Bay Circuit Alliance. Use of this data for commercial purposes, without the permission of the Bay Circuit Alliance, is prohibited. © Bay Circuit Alliance.

Follow the trail using your GPS
Trail users have asked for GPS data to navigate the Bay Circuit Trail - both to locate starting points on the trail (Find, using waypoints) and to follow the trail (TracBack, using saved tracks). GPX test data is available here for Map 2 covering Rowley, Ipswich, Topsfield, Georgetown and Boxford. Give it a try and please send your comments to dennybct@verizon.net. We want to determine if this test data is useful to trail users.


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Disclaimer and Cautions:  The Bay Circuit Alliance, as the advocate and promoter of the Bay Circuit Trail, expressly disclaims responsibility for injuries or damages that may arise from using the trail.  We cannot guarantee the accuracy of maps or completeness of warnings about hazards that may exist.  Portions of the trail are along roads or train tracks and involve crossing them.  Users should pay attention to traffic and walk on the shoulder of roads facing traffic, not on the pavement, cross only at designated locations and use extreme care.  Children and pets need to be closely monitored and under control.