Reformatory Branch Trail – Reformatory Branch Trail loop from Concord

Mountain biking trails

United States

Massachusetts

Middlesex County

Reformatory Branch Trail – Reformatory Branch Trail loop from Concord

Moderate

4.9

(3338)

15,562

riders

Reformatory Branch Trail – Reformatory Branch Trail loop from Concord

02:13

32.9km

110m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.38 km

Reformatory Branch Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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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3.73 km

Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge – Concord Unit

Highlight • Natural

The Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge is a 12-mile wetland conservation area and home to a large variety of birds and turtles. A well-maintained trail circles the pond's perimeter with …

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4.00 km

Great Meadow Park Common Land

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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5.00 km

Reformatory Branch Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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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10.5 km

Murray York Conservation Area

Nature Reserve

11.5 km

Bay Circuit Trail

Highlight • Trail

Walking, running or biking everything is great on this trail. In the springtime there is often water running over the trail so plan to get a little wet or wear …

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11.6 km

Fawn Lake Conservation Area

Highlight • Lake

Very natury lake, beautiful for picnic and just chilling but not for swimming. Watch out for an extreme amount of moskitos, apply repellent for longer visits.

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12.4 km

Buehler Ponds Conservation Area

Nature Reserve

15.6 km

St. Theresa Pond

Lake

20.9 km

Minuteman Bikeway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Minuteman Bikeway is one of the most popular rail trails in the country. It is built along the old Lexington Branch rail corridor and is fully paved. It is well graded and has good tree cover.

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27.9 km

Reformatory Branch Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

In total, the Reformatory Branch Trail is just under 4 miles. The path is packed gravel and double-track trail the entire time. You can connect different parks and trail systems to each other using this path.

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