The Bruce Freeman Rail Trail is a 20-mile paved trail running from Lowell to Sudbury where it intersects a newly opened section of the Mass Central Rail Trail.  The BFRT is very scenic and mostly wooded with numerous ponds, wetlands and historical displays. 

This is a leisurely ride due to the presence of pedestrians, birdwatchers and slower riders.  Two maps are offered for 30- and 40-mile options, but you can turn around anywhere you want. We'll meet by the kiosk before starting out.

The preferred lunch spot is the Simply Khmer Noodle House located in a nearby strip mall at 7 Summer St.  Simply Khmer noodle house & bar - Google Maps

 

Road ride
Daniel Krechmer
Brad Westbrook
Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 9:30am
Bruce Freeman Trail Parking
1 Central Square
Chelmsford MA 01824
Google map
There are restrooms at the start.

Public parking along fence across from Grist Mill Apts

Parking is along the fence across from the Grist Mill Apartments.  Additional parking is available behind the Chelmsford Center for the Arts which is across the Square at 1A North Rd.  

Routes
Please download this latest version of the routes before each ride.
Route Miles Elev.* Print Files
Bruce Freeman 30 All Trail 29 648 Cue sheet Send to device
Bruce Freeman 40 All Trail 41 983 Cue sheet Send to device
* Elev. is the elevation gain in feet.
Route maps
29 miles
41 miles
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