The Minuteman Bikeway is a paved, 10-mile rail trail running from Bedford through Lexington and Arlington to the Alewife MBTA station, with a level, 12-foot-wide surface that Lexington plows in winter along its roughly 5.2-mile stretch through town.
What to expect
Trails
Roughly 5.2 miles of paved, level, 12-foot-wide trail through Lexington, part of a 10-mile total route; easy difficulty
Parking
Not confirmed · unconfirmed
Dogs
Leashed dogs generally permitted on the shared-use path; not separately regulated from general town leash law
Hours
Open access, no gate
Accessibility
Paved and level, wheelchair and stroller friendly along its full length
Other: Cycling/Walking
Allowed year-round
Managed by
Lexington Department of Public Works, with the Bikeway Advisory Committee
781-698-4800 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Parking not sourced yet
Check the town or agency pages before you go.
What's here
On site
Restroom
Lexington Visitor Center, near the town center section of the path
Common questions
Is the bikeway open in winter?
The Lexington section is normally plowed, so it stays usable for walking and biking through winter.
Is there an entry fee at Minuteman Bike Path?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Minuteman Bike Path?
Leashed dogs generally permitted on the shared-use path; not separately regulated from general town leash law
Is Minuteman Bike Path wheelchair accessible?
Paved and level, wheelchair and stroller friendly along its full length
What rules should I know at Minuteman Bike Path?
Wide, two-way paved path shared by cyclists, runners and pedestrians; users asked to keep right and pass with care.