LEXINGTON MINUTEMAN RAIL TRAIL︎︎︎
. Biking from Boston, Minuteman's trail invites,
. To Lexington's stories where history ignites.
. Revolution's echoes in the rustling leaves,
. Wheels turning through tales, the past conceives.
. Returning through Winchester, by Mystic Lakes' side,
. Reflecting the journey, both quiet and wide.
. River paths guide, a serene mystic course,
. Cycling through time, nature's endless force.
This route travels all the partway along the Minuteman Rail Trail beginning on the Somerville Community Bike path and turning off in Lexington towards Woburn. After passing through downtown Winchester, this route follows the mystic lakes to the mystic river and reconnects back with the Minuteman Trail.
During the summer, the Mystic lakes offers several swimming spots depending on its water quality levels. kayak rentals are also an option to extend the trip into the water of the Mystic River near Assembly Square in Somerville.
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* The wooden pedestrian and cyclist walkway passes underneath the bridge along the Mystic River.
* The recently completed Mystic River Greenway near Assembly Row.
* The entrance to Gateway Park on the Mystic River.
* The Minuteman Cycle Path passes beneath the extended roof of the Lexington Historical Society building.
* A straight section of the Minuteman Rail Trail.
* The Somerville Community Bike Path near Davis Square.
