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Middlesex County

Reformatory Branch Trail – Reformatory Branch Trail loop from Bedford

Middlesex County

Reformatory Branch Trail – Reformatory Branch Trail loop from Bedford

Easy

3.0

(10)

28

riders

Reformatory Branch Trail – Reformatory Branch Trail loop from Bedford

01:06

18.2km

80m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 23, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

431 m

Start of Reformatory Branch Trail

Highlight • Trail

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

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2

2.42 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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3

3.60 km

Great Meadow Park Common Land

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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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4

3.87 km

Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge – Concord Unit

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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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5

4.96 km

Reformatory Branch Trail

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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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6

5.31 km

Moore's Swamp Overlook

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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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7

7.75 km

Hutchins Farm

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Get your fix of delicious, healthy and organic vegetables. Kind staff good prices and awesomely delicious foods.

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8

13.7 km

Hart-Desiato Bridge

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From Hart-Desiato Bridge, you can see the peaceful waters of the Concord River winding through the forest.

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B

18.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.4 km

4.78 km

1.08 km

977 m

704 m

184 m

Surfaces

10.5 km

5.49 km

1.21 km

613 m

409 m

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