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Battle Road Trail – Battle Road Trail loop from Minute Man National Historical Park

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Massachusetts

Middlesex County

Battle Road Trail – Battle Road Trail loop from Minute Man National Historical Park

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Battle Road Trail – Battle Road Trail loop from Minute Man National Historical Park

01:05

13.4km

80m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

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1.13 km

Hardys Hill

Highlight • Historical Site

There is an informational placard describing the significance of Hardys Hill in the Revolutionary War. Note that the hill isn't really a high point at all.

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2.27 km

British Soldiers Burial Site, Minute Man National Historical Park

Highlight • Historical Site

Minute Man National Historical Park, located in Concord, commemorates the American Revolution's opening battle in 1775. It preserves historic sites in a scenic, nature-rich environment, and offers visitors a rich experience of early American history and the struggle for independence.

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3.11 km

View of the Historic Black Wooden House

Highlight • Historical Site

3.14 km

Battle Road Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

All told, the Battle Road Trail runs for five miles from Concord to Lexington. The trail is known for its scenic beauty, and also for its history: Much of its length follows the historic road where U.S. militias and British soldiers fought a bloody engagement in 1775.

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3.65 km

William Smith House

Highlight • Historical Site

Captain William Smith, commander of the Lincoln Minute Men, and his wife Catherine once called this place home. Their farm, the second largest in Lincoln at the time, remains remarkably well-preserved to this day.

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4.53 km

Paul Revere's Capture Site

Highlight • Historical Site

William Dawes made it but the regulars arrested Paul here

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5.28 km

Thomas Nelson Jr. House

Highlight • Historical Site

Josiah Nelson, the great-grandson of Founding Father, Thomas Nelson Jr., a signer of the Declaration of Independence, built this home around 1756. Today, only the small remnants of his residence remain, yet it stands as a unique piece of history.

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9.24 km

Battle Road Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Minuteman Trail, also known as the Battle Road Trail, is a historic pathway in the Minute Man National Historical Park, spanning Concord, Lincoln, and Lexington, Massachusetts. This 5-mile trail follows the route taken by British troops and colonial militiamen during the opening battles of the American Revolutionary War on April 19, 1775. The trail features several key historical sites, including the Hartwell Tavern, Captain William Smith House, and the site of Paul Revere’s capture. It winds through scenic woods, fields, and wetlands, providing visitors with a mix of history and natural beauty. Interpretive signs along the route detail the events of the fateful day, making it a popular destination for walking, running, and cycling. Although you can do it on a road bike, a gravel bike or hardtail might be more comfortable.

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13.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.94 km

4.20 km

1.12 km

822 m

277 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.21 km

4.18 km

1.57 km

267 m

183 m

Elevation

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Battle Road Trail – Battle Road Trail loop from Minute Man National Historical Park

Hardys Hill

British Soldiers Burial Site, Minute Man National Historical Park

View of the Historic Black Wooden House

Battle Road Trail

William Smith House

Paul Revere's Capture Site

Thomas Nelson Jr. House

Battle Road Trail

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