Massachusetts · Mountain biking

Marion's Trail

Mixed
surface
Jun–Oct
best months

Marion's Trail is a mountain biking route in Massachusetts, about 1.2 miles from North Acton. It is an easy ride with no elevation gain, so it works well as a short outing or a warm-up before heading to other trails in the area. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to ride. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Bedford show May highs around 70°F and September highs around 74°F, while July peaks near 84°F and winter brings regular snow days from December through February. Several other routes sit close by. The Yellow hike is about 0.6 miles away, and the Nashua Acton & Boston Railroad Trail and the Russell Trail are each within about a mile and a half. For paddling, Fort Pond Brook is roughly 4 miles off.

  • Best time to go · Jun–Oct

    Best time to visit Marion's Trail

    Best months: June–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      36° / 18°

      13 wet · 8 snow

    2. Feb

      39° / 19°

      11 wet · 7 snow

    3. Mar

      47° / 27°

      13 wet · 6 snow

    4. Apr

      59° / 36°

      13 wet · 2 snow

    5. May

      70° / 46°

      13 wet

    6. Jun

      78° / 55°

      12 wet

    7. Jul

      84° / 61°

      11 wet

    8. Aug

      82° / 60°

      10 wet

    9. Sep

      74° / 52°

      10 wet

    10. Oct

      62° / 40°

      11 wet

    11. Nov

      51° / 31°

      12 wet · 2 snow

    12. Dec

      41° / 23°

      13 wet · 6 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Bedford, MA, 5.7 mi away at 160 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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