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Bike touring routes & trails

Middlesex County

Acton – Bruce Freeman Rail Trail loop from Lowell

Bike touring routes & trails

Middlesex County

Acton – Bruce Freeman Rail Trail loop from Lowell

Moderate

4.6

(4640)

7,661

riders

Acton – Bruce Freeman Rail Trail loop from Lowell

03:15

56.5km

180m

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: April 4, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

3.51 km

Bruce Freeman Rail Trail Chelmsford Terminus

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This is where the popular Bruce Freeman Rail Trail begins/ends in Chelmsford. This popular multi-use bike path connects Chelmsford to Concord and is a great way, traffic-free to explore the area.

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10.5 km

Acton Road Conservation Area

Nature Reserve

3

17.0 km

Nathaniel Allen Recreation Area Lake

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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.

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4

17.3 km

Nara Park

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5

21.7 km

Acton

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Acton was founded in 1639. During the American Revolutionary War, The town hired soldiers to fight the English.

The Faulkner House testifies to the rich past of the city. It …

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6

28.2 km

White Pond Viewpoint

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Very beautiful stretch of the path!

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7

48.7 km

Bruce Freeman Rail Trail

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One of the beautiful bike paths in the area of Boston

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56.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

50.8 km

2.46 km

1.87 km

1.39 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

49.5 km

5.35 km

1.61 km

< 100 m

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