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Friends of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail

connecting the communities of Lowell, Chelmsford, Westford, Carlisle, Acton, Concord, Sudbury, and Framingham.

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The Bruce Freeman Rail Trail is a rail trail through the communities of Lowell, Chelmsford, Westford, Carlisle, Acton, Concord, Sudbury, and Framingham in Massachusetts — following the 25-mile route of the old New Haven Railroad Framingham & Lowell line. The trail has a 10-foot wide pavement with a 2-foot wide packed shoulder on each side.The Bruce Freeman Rail Trail is open to non-motorized uses such as cycling, jogging, walking, rollerblading, and skiing.

Maps with parking information

Lowell, Chelmsford, Westford, Acton Trail Map Phase 1 & Phase 2A (PDF)

Concord Trail Map Phase 2B & Phase 2C (PDF)

Phase 1 – 6.8 miles in Lowell, Chelmsford, and Westford, opened in 2009. Lowell Parking

Crosspoint Towers, 900 Chelmsford St., Lowell (Weekends and holidays Only)

Chelmsford Parking

Stop & Shop lot, 299 Chelmsford St., Chelmsford
Chelmsford Center for the Arts, 1A North Rd. (Rt. 4), Chelmsford
Chelmsford Center Artwalk, Cushing Place, Chelmsford (public restrooms, seasonal)
Byam School (off school hours), 25 Maple Rd, Chelmsford
Town Land at Heart/Baptist Pond, 2 Pond St., Chelmsford (public restrooms, seasonal)

Phase 2A – 4.9 miles in Westford, Carlisle, Acton, opened on April 3, 2018 . Acton Parking

Across from 1000 Main Street (Rte. 27), Acton
NARA Park off Rte. 27, Acton (seasonal public restrooms)
At Goulds’ Plaza (behind Donelan’s Supermarket) on Great Road (Rte. 2A), Acton (public restrooms, seasonal)
Patriot Square, 179 Great Road across from Pedal Power Bike and Ski, Acton (Weekends and holidays only)
One handicap parking space behind Pedal Power Bike and Ski, 176 Great Road, Acton
Ice House Pond, 120 Concord Road, Acton

Phase 2B – .88 miles in Concord – Rte 2 Bridge, opened in May 2023.

Phase 2C – 2.5 miles in Concord, opened on September 27, 2019. Concord Parking

Commonwealth Ave, near the rotary & Concord MCI, Concord
West Concord Center, trail parking near Nashoba Brook, Concord
One handicap parking space near Williams Road, Concord

Phase 2D (Sudbury from the Sudbury/Concord line to the MassCentral Rail Trail – 4.4 miles). Construction began in January 2023 and is expected to be completed by 2025.

Phase 3 Sudbury purchased the 1.4 miles of CSX rail corridor from the CSX Corporation, from the MassCentral, just north of Route 20 to the Framingham line on November 30, 2020. This final section in Sudbury is under design and now scheduled for construction starting in 2029.

Framingham has purchased the remaining 3.2 miles of the CSX corridor in that municipality and is working on the design.

(updated June 2024)

Latest News

June 21, 2024 – Summer Solstice Bike Ride
May 7, 2024 – Nashoba Valley Pedalers meeting on May 13 with update on the BFRT in Sudbury & Framingham. All are welcome.
April 3, 2024 – Friends Meeting on Invasive Species on Thursday, April 18.

Blog Posts and News

See all the latest news and blog posts about the trail here

Donate in Memory of Daphne Freeman here

View Spring 2024 Newsletter (PDF)

View Trail Maps

Download a Phase 1 & 2A Trail Map with Parking Information here (PDF) Phase 1 (6.8 miles) in Lowell, Chelmsford, and Westford and Phase 2A (4.9 miles) in Westford, Carlisle, and Acton are open.

Download a Phase 2B & 2C Trail Map (PDF) Phase 2B & 2C in Concord (2.5 miles) are now open.

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Cape Cod Bike Tour – Massachusetts

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Tour start | end: Boston, Massachusetts Boston, Massachusetts Length: 6 Days / 5 Nights Rating: Easy

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Bike Tour in Cape Cod: From Yarmouth through Chatham, Eastham to Provincetown

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We will pick you up in Boston and transport you to Yarmouth to begin your Cape Cod bicycle tour. Pedal along seaside lanes lined with gray-shingled cottages, past ocean views, and expansive beaches before connecting with the Cape Cod Rail Trail. Enjoy a welcome reception and dinner overlooking the bay.

Ride a lovely loop through Chatham to Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge. Pass by stately homes and picturesque bays then visit the lighthouse or browse shops in town. Enjoy a private cruise across Pleasant Bay to view seals and waterfowl!

Cycle the beautiful Cape Cod Rail Trail to Eastham. Learn more about historic Cape Cod National Seashore at the Visitor Center at Salt Pond. Enjoy a beautiful walk along the picturesque salt marsh. Ride to Nauset Lighthouse and gentle bayside beaches.

Follow the Cape Cod Rail Trail to its terminus where you can sample treats at a lovely boulangerie. Pedal along quiet back roads through the charming village of Wellfleet then on to Provincetown. The Inn’s elegant rooms are surpassed only by its stunning views over the bay.

Ride the Province Lands Bike Paths and visit the Old Harbor Lifesaving Museum, the oldest life saving station in the US. Explore Provincetown’s galleries and shops or climb the Pilgrim Monument for spectacular views from 350’ above sea level.

Enjoy breakfast at the inn and a walk through town before boarding the ferry to return across Massachusetts Bay to Boston.

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Distinctive lodging, carefully selected to complement your tour..

Wequassett Resort and Golf Club, Harwich, MA

Wequassett hosts visitors from the world over, offering world-class accommodations, dining, and recreational facilities in a relaxed atmosphere with warm personal service. The property officially opened its doors to guests in 1925 and continued taking “summer boarders” over the years. The property owners retained control of the resort in 1977 and gradually expanded and upgraded the Inn to a Five Star luxury resort status. (3 nights)

Seaglass Inn & Spa

Spectacular ocean views, luxurious rooms, historic architecture and distinctive service all just steps to the beach. (2 nights)

Support of experienced tour leaders from start to finish
Full van support for a variety of route options
Custom Sojourn jerseys and water bottles – both yours to keep
Private boat cruise on Pleasant Bay
Wine sampling at Truro Vineyards
Lighthouse and cranberry bog tours
All gratuities at hotels and restaurants
Welcome reception
5 nights at luxurious and quaint Cape Cod Inns
Complimentary use of Sojourn’s equipment and bikes: Cannondale Synapse Carbon 105, Customized Fuji Absolute 2.0
Tandem Custom Built Cannondales or Co-Motions options at an added cost of $300
Limited E-Bikes are available on a first come first serve basis
Baggage transfers and porterage
All breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners
Daily route directions, maps, and a downloadable GPS
5% Past Traveler Discount to use on your next Sojourn Tour
Start & End: We pick you up at the Boston Marriott Long Wharf at 9:00 AM on day 1. On day 6, you will arrive by ferry back in Boston at the Seaport/World Trade Center at 12:00 PM.
Meals: All Breakfasts and most dinners and lunches are covered. We leave a few evenings and afternoons open for you to explore the variety of restaurants in the area. We strongly recommend a reservation for the restaurants you pick.
Shuttle: On this trip, there is a 1 1/2 shuttle ride from Boston to get to the Cape at the start, but no shuttles during the trip unless you request van assistance.
Accommodations: Our accommodation in Provincetown is simpler and more casual than you may have experienced earlier on in the trip. However, it is the best hotel in town and features a quaint charm and friendly staff.
Routes: Although most of the riding is on trails and bike paths we do sometimes share the road with traffic. Though it is relatively safe, we encourage guests who feel nervous to get in the van on busier sections.
Non-Biking Activities: The seal cruise and ferry back to Boston are included in the trip.
E-Bike: Limited number of E-bikes are offered on a first come first serve basis.
Flexibility: Our trips are designed to be flexible, giving you the freedom to experience it the way YOU want. So if you want some downtime or to do things on your own, our leaders will work to find you the best days to do it.
Level of Riding: This is rated as an easy trip with few hills on some of the days. Once again, you can choose to opt for as much or as little riding as you would like.
Routing and Scheduling : The itinerary we provide can change on a certain day in terms of restaurant time, road closures, and weather conditions. Our leaders are fully trained at offering alternate plans and solutions. We seek your cooperation and promise to deliver the best vacation experience regardless.

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Reserve one of our regularly scheduled trip dates for your private group and qualify for reduced pricing. The larger your group, the lower the per person price. Gather your friends and we’ll do the rest to provide your group with a truly personalized and memorable vacation. Smaller groups can join published trips and receive reduced pricing on trips that aren’t reserved as private trip dates.