Battle Road Trail – Minuteman Bikeway loop from Lexington

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Battle Road Trail – Minuteman Bikeway loop from Lexington

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Battle Road Trail – Minuteman Bikeway loop from Lexington

02:00

26.7km

130m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 13, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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7.92 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 …

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12.1 km

Battle Road Trail

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The Battle Road Trail totals 5 miles around Minute Man National Historical Park. It mimics the route of the British retreat from Concord to Boston on April 19, 1775, at …

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13.5 km

Peter Spring Farm Cr

Nature Reserve

15.1 km

Moore's Swamp Overlook

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The Reformatory Branch Trail, ideal for gravel bikes connects the historic towns of Bedford and Concord along a nearly 4-mile dirt road through wildlife refuges that ends a short distance from the North Bridge.

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16.7 km

Great Meadow Park Common Land

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Here is a beautiful view of the Great Meadows. This National Wildlife Refuge, is one of the eight sanctuaries that make up the Eastern Massachusetts National Wildlife Refuge complex.

This …

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17.7 km

Reformatory Branch Trail

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The Reformatory Branch Trail stretches 3.9 miles through Middlesex County, connecting the historic towns of Bedford and Concord along a dirt path. This rail trail, built in 1873 by the …

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19.9 km

Start of Reformatory Branch Trail

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Any gravel bike or a road bike with gravel tires will do.

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21.0 km

Bedford Railroad Depot

Highlight • Historical Site

interesssing for railway fans

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21.1 km

Minuteman Bikeway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Minuteman Bikeway is a 10-mile paved rail-trail in Greater Boston, which follows the historic path of the 1775 American Revolution's beginnings. Stretching from Bedford to the Alewife Station in …

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26.7 km

End point

Bus stop

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