Local Trails – for biking, walking, XC Skiing, etc.

Minuteman Bikeway

This mostly paved/off-road bike path passes through: Bedford, Lexington, Arlington and Cambridge. It is a great place for families to enjoy bicycling, walking, jogging, in-line skating and cross-country skiing. The Bikeway Source, at the start of the trail in Bedford, offers rentals/sales of bicycles, inline skates and XC skis.

Minute Man National Historical Park Battle Road Trail

This historical trial, run through the park service, often has reenactments that the kids may enjoy watching (especially on Patriot’s Day Weekend). Click here for a map.

Concord to Bedford Mountain Bike and XC Ski Trail

This is a dirt trail that runs from the Old North Bridge to the beginning of the Minuteman Bikeway. Runs in front of Great Meadows, which is a wonderful stopping point. Click here for a map.

Bruce Freeman Rail Trail

If there are other local trails that you would like to see on this list, please e-mail the trail name, location and a brief description to richnmel1987@msn.com.