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Lexington Battle Green – Minuteman Bikeway loop from West Medford

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Lexington Battle Green – Minuteman Bikeway loop from West Medford

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Lexington Battle Green – Minuteman Bikeway loop from West Medford

03:08

50.9km

220m

Cycling

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

Last updated: July 13, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 16 m for 12 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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9.84 km

Lexington Battle Green

Highlight • Historical Site

Lexington's Battle Green is the exact location of the the Battle that took place on the morning of April 19, 1775.

It was at this site that the opening shots …

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14.0 km

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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15.8 km

Bedford Railroad Depot

Highlight • Historical Site

interesssing for railway fans

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15.9 km

Minuteman Bikeway Terminus

Highlight • Cycleway

The terminus of the Minuteman Bikeway is at the northwest end of the 10-mile rail trail. Here, you'll find bathrooms, a drinking fountain, and a bike shop called Bikeway Source. Lots parking is available to start or end your adventure.

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20.8 km

Concord National Wild & Scenic River

Lake

25.2 km

Brewster Ridge Conservation Restriction

Nature Reserve

29.4 km

Moore's Swamp Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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30.9 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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31.9 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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34.1 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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50.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.6 km

10.6 km

4.44 km

2.14 km

1.02 km

935 m

289 m

Surfaces

43.2 km

5.60 km

1.61 km

417 m

110 m

Elevation

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Highest point (70 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Today

Saturday 18 July

29°C

17°C

96 %

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Lexington Battle Green – Minuteman Bikeway loop from West Medford

Lexington Battle Green

Minuteman Bikeway

Bedford Railroad Depot

Minuteman Bikeway Terminus

Moore's Swamp Overlook

Great Meadow Park Common Land

Reformatory Branch Trail

Start of Reformatory Branch Trail

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