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Minuteman Commuter Bikeway
4.8 ★★★★★ 97 Google reviews · Running trail in Bedford, Massachusetts · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- 10 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Minuteman Commuter Bikeway's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
What runners say about Minuteman Commuter Bikeway
“a beautiful paved bikeway, 10-mile long, with many nice stops and going through 4 town centers, connecting many other trails.”
“Nevertheless great shaded path taking you across ponds, marshes, trails, and connecting Cambridge, Arlington, Lexington and Bedford.”
Area is beautiful. From being out of state, I wish Maryland had more trails like this.
Nice 10 mile trail thru Bedford, Lexington, Arlington and Cambridge. Takes you into Alewife Subway Redline terminal and there are several branch trails from there. They plow in the winter! Lots of side trails if you want to get more miles.
Love this bike trail! With the new connector that just opened, it runs from the Boston aquarium, through Cambridge, Arlington, Lexington, and into Concord/Bedford. The closer to the city center, the more congested it is and slower you will need to ride and stop for lights.
Great cycleway. Go during the work day to avoid lots of commuters- walking, biking, running. Shady path most of the way. Beautiful every season.
Trail conditions & character
“a beautiful paved bikeway, 10-mile long, with many nice stops and going through 4 town centers, connecting many other trails.”
“a beautiful paved bikeway, 10-mile long, with many nice stops and going through 4 town centers, connecting many other trails.”
“a beautiful paved bikeway, 10-mile long, with many nice stops and going through 4 town centers, connecting many other trails.”
“Nevertheless great shaded path taking you across ponds, marshes, trails, and connecting Cambridge, Arlington, Lexington and Bedford.”
“Please, if you have children, dogs, or elderly, stay aware and stick to the right hand side as best you can.”
Plan your run at Minuteman Commuter Bikeway
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- Distance10 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteminutemanbikeway.org
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