Overview
The Bruce Freeman Rail Trail extends from the Lowell/Chelmsford line near Cross Point and Rt. 3, through Chelmsford Center, to the intersection of Route 27 and Route 225 in Westford. The trail continues south through Carlisle, Acton, Concord, and Sudbury passing historical sites and conservation land. It traverses woods, wetlands, open fields, recreational areas, and shopping areas. The trail has a 10-foot wide pavement with a 2-foot wide packed shoulder on each side. The trail is 20 miles long from Lowell to the current terminus at the crossing with the Mass Central Rail Trail just north of Route 20 in Sudbury. Class 1 and Class 2 e-bikes are allowed on the trail; motorized vehicles are not allowed.
Parking & Maps
Authorized parking for the trail is available at the following locations:
Lowell
Crosspoint Towers, 900 Chelmsford St. (Weekends and holidays Only)
Chelmsford
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)
Acton
Across from 1000 Main St. (Rte. 27), Acton (public restrooms)
NARA Park, 25 Ledge Rock Way, Acton (public restrooms)
Goulds’ Plaza (behind Donelan’s Supermarket) at 248 Great Rd. (Rte. 2A), Acton (public restrooms, seasonal)
Patriot Square, 179 Great Road across from Pedal Power Bike and Ski, Acton
(Weekends and holidays only)
One accessible parking space behind Pedal Power Bike and Ski, 176 Great Rd.
(public restroom during store hours)
Ice House Pond, 120 Concord Rd., Acton
Concord
Gerow Park, 369 Commonwealth Ave., Concord (public restrooms, seasonal)
West Concord Center, trail parking near Nashoba Brook, Concord
One handicap parking space near Williams Rd., Concord
Sudbury
Davis Field, 195 North Rd. (Rte. 117), Sudbury
Broadacres Farm/Morse Road, 62 Morse Rd., Sudbury
Parkinson Field, 42-44 Hudson Rd., Sudbury
FAQs & Trail Etiquette
FAQs about Trail Facilities and Trail Use Guidelines
Trail Rules
Yield to Pedestrians
Keep Right, Pass Left
Give Audible Signal When Passing
Do Not Block Trail
Wear Helmets
Leash Pets, Remove Waste
No Littering – Carry In, Carry Out
Respect Property Adjacent to the Trail
In case of emergency, dial 911.
