Bruce Freeman Rail Trail - Reformatory Branch Trail Loop

Bike touring routes & trails

United States

Massachusetts

Middlesex County

Bruce Freeman Rail Trail - Reformatory Branch Trail Loop

Moderate

4.8

(8684)

8,685

riders

Bruce Freeman Rail Trail - Reformatory Branch Trail Loop

02:59

44.7km

220m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 4, 2024

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 37.2 km for 749 m

After 38.7 km for 1.15 km

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

2.90 km

Nathaniel Allen Recreation Area Lake

Highlight • Lake

The Nathaniel Allen Recreation Area is located at 25 Ledge Rock Way in Acton . The park is open year-round from sunrise to sunset and staffed seasonally from Memorial Day weekend through late August.

Tip by

14.0 km

Great Brook Farm

Highlight (Segment) • Settlement

Great Brook Farm sits on a state park in the town of Carlisle. It is the only state park that has an active dairy farm.

A shop selling artisanal ice cream is located on the property.

Tip by

20.7 km

John F. Leary Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Crossing this bridge, you have a beautiful view of the Concord River.

Tip by

24.6 km

Fawn Lake Boulder

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Fawn Lake conservation property is owned by the town of Bedford, it is 40 acres with 1.7 miles of trails, and is open to the public.

Tip by

34.3 km

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.

Tip by

44.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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