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Mountain biking at the Middlesex Fells

Fire roads and single-track trails make up the park's mountain bike trails. Difficulties range from easy to moderate.

Riding trails at the Fells

You'll find fire road loops in:

  • Lawrence Woods
  • Eastern Fells

The Mountain Bike Loop trail offers riders a loop path around the Western Fells.

  • Green blazed
  • Trail is about 85% fire roads and 15% single-track trail.

The Reservoir Trail offers a more challenging ride around the Western Fells.

  • Orange blazed
  • Trail is about 70% single-track trail and 30% fire roads.

Additional Resources   for Riding trails at the Fells

Open PDF file, 4.12 MB,  Middlesex Fells Reservation Trail Map (PDF 4.12 MB)
Open PDF file, 223.56 KB,  Middlesex Fells recommended hikes and rides (PDF 223.56 KB)

Restrictions

  • Always ride within your ability, under control and at a safe speed.
  • Stay off trails marked with "No Bicycle" signs.
  • No riding allowed on the following trails:
    • Skyline Trail (white blazed, west of I-93)
    • Rock Circuit Trail (white blazed, east of I-93)
    • Rock Circuit Connector Trail (orange blazed, east of I-93)
    • Cross Fells Trail (blue blazed)
    • Crystal Spring Trail (red blazed)
    • Long Pond
    • Virginia Wood
  • Yield to equestrians, runners and hikers. When a horse approaches, move off the trail and ask the rider for instructions.
  • Avoid riding unpaved trails when they are muddy or wet.
  • Mountain biking prohibited on unpaved trails from March 1 to March 31 or as posted.

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