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Reformatory Branch Trail – Reformatory Branch Trail loop from Concord

Reformatory Branch Trail – Reformatory Branch Trail loop from Concord

Moderate

4.7

(2251)

5,588

riders

Reformatory Branch Trail – Reformatory Branch Trail loop from Concord

02:12

35.5km

210m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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 10, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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22.4 km

Hosmer Way Conservation Area

Nature Reserve

23.0 km

Buehler Ponds Conservation Area

Nature Reserve

27.0 km

Bedford Railroad Depot

Highlight • Historical Site

interesssing for railway fans

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27.1 km

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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28.1 km

Start of Reformatory Branch Trail

Highlight • Trail

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

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30.1 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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31.3 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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31.6 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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32.7 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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33.0 km

Moore's Swamp Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

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35.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.2 km

12.2 km

6.34 km

1.28 km

1.21 km

286 m

Surfaces

18.0 km

10.8 km

4.86 km

1.77 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Sunday 12 July

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Reformatory Branch Trail – Reformatory Branch Trail loop from Concord

Bedford Railroad Depot

Minuteman Bikeway Terminus

Start of Reformatory Branch Trail

Reformatory Branch Trail

Great Meadow Park Common Land

Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge – Concord Unit

Reformatory Branch Trail

Moore's Swamp Overlook

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