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MA, USA

Minuteman Bikeway (Arlington Section)

Trail

A paved rail-trail following the approximate route of the British march and retreat. The Arlington section passes near several battle sites and provides interpretive signage. The 10-mile trail connects Arlington to Lexington, Bedford, and Cambridge.

Visiting Today

Address

Various access points along Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA

Hours

Dawn to dusk

Admission

Free

Accessibility

Fully paved, wheelchair and stroller accessible

Connected Events

Apr 1775
Battle of Menotomy - Main Engagement

Benjamin Locke, Hugh Percy, 2nd Duke of Northumberland, Samuel Cook

Apr 1775
Percy's Relief Column Reaches Menotomy

Hugh Percy, 2nd Duke of Northumberland

Apr 1775
Foot of the Rocks Ambush

Thomas Hadley, John Hicks

Apr 1775
Mother Batherick Captures British Soldiers

Experience "Mother" Batherick

Apr 1775
Jason Russell House Attack

Jason Russell, James Miller

Apr 1775
Menotomy Militia Muster on the Alarm

Benjamin Locke, Samuel Cook

Apr 1775
Samuel Whittemore's Stand

Samuel Whittemore

Apr 1775