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Reformatory Branch Trail

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Reformatory Branch Trail

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Location: Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

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1. Lexington & Concord loop from Waltham via Battle Road Trail & Minuteman Bikeway — Greater Boston Area

54.7km

03:31

280m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Northwest Boston Suburbs loop from Waltham — Greater Boston Area

86.7km

05:22

370m

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3. Minuteman Bikeway – Spy Pond loop from Boston Back Bay

75.7km

04:25

290m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Alex

September 23, 2024

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 Boston & Lowell Railroad, offers activities like mountain biking, walking, and cross-country skiing in winter. It begins at Depot Park, near the North Bridge, site of the "shot heard round the world." Along the way, the trail passes through wildlife refuges, including the Elm Brook Conservation Area and the Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, which are home to over 220 bird species and other wildlife. While the trail's rough conditions make it ideal for foot or mountain bike/gravel bike travel. The trail concludes at Lowell Road, where nearby parking and restrooms are available.

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Location: Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Reformatory Branch Trail

1. Lexington & Concord loop from Waltham via Battle Road Trail & Minuteman Bikeway — Greater Boston Area

2. Northwest Boston Suburbs loop from Waltham — Greater Boston Area

3. Minuteman Bikeway – Spy Pond loop from Boston Back Bay

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