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Minuteman Commuter Bikeway Trail

The Minuteman Commuter Bikeway Trail is great for those wanting to get in and out of the Boston area by bike or by foot. The entire trip itself is 20.3-miles if you plan the entire out-and-back full length trek, otherwise the path stretches 10 miles one-way, but there are a lot of extensions that lead off from it. It is quite well traveled so expect traffic - bikes, pedestrians, etc

Multiple bike shops, repair places, and shops to get drinks and food along the way.
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Know Before You Go

  • The Minuteman Commuter Bikeway is a 20.3-mile (out-and-back) trail near Boston suitable for biking and walking.
  • The 10-mile one-way path offers access to various extensions and amenities like bike shops and food vendors.
  • Expect moderate traffic from other users (cyclists, pedestrians) due to its popularity.
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Distance
20.3 mi
Difficulty
Easy
Type
Out-and-Back
Est. Time
10.2 hrs
Elev. Gain
515'
Rating
0.0
Added
August 28, 2017
Updated
April 27, 2019

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Total Change
224'
Ascent
515'
Descent
514'
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Features

Dogs
Biking

Points of interest

  1. Parking

    42.396565, -71.142331
  2. Main Trailhead

    42.396564, -71.143132

Safety information

For your own safety: plan ahead, let someone know where you'll be, and hike at your own risk.

Availability

All seasons

Surface type

Dirt

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