Massachusetts · Mountain biking

Old Manse Trail

0.3 mi
round trip
20 ft
climb
Singletrack
surface
Out and back
route
Apr, Aug–Oct
best months

Is Old Manse Trail open right now?

No closures listed

The National Park Service lists no closures for Minute Man National Historical Park.

As of · Source: NPS · Minute Man National Historical Park. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Old Manse Trail is a short, moderate mountain biking route in Minute Man National Historical Park in Massachusetts, about a quarter mile from the park's boundaries. The trail is an out-and-back that covers roughly half a mile, with a front-loaded climb that peaks at 121 feet and drops back to 113 feet. The steepest stretch comes at about 0.17 miles, with a 5% grade. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to ride. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Bedford run to highs around 70°F in May and 76°F in September, while July highs reach about 85°F. Several other trails sit within a mile, including Estabrook Concord-Carlisle, Punkatasset Estabrook Loop and Egg Rock Trail. Climbers can head to Area 69, Bedford, MA, about 2.3 miles away.

  • Best time to go · Apr, Aug–Oct

    Best time to visit Old Manse Trail

    Best months: April and August–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

      37° / 18°

      11 wet

    2. Feb

      39° / 19°

      9 wet

    3. Mar

      47° / 27°

      11 wet

    4. Apr

      60° / 37°

      12 wet

    5. May

      70° / 47°

      13 wet

    6. Jun

      79° / 56°

      13 wet

    7. Jul

      85° / 62°

      13 wet

    8. Aug

      84° / 60°

      12 wet

    9. Sep

      76° / 52°

      12 wet

    10. Oct

      64° / 41°

      12 wet

    11. Nov

      52° / 32°

      11 wet

    12. Dec

      42° / 24°

      11 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Bedford Hanscom Fld, MA, 3.1 mi away at 133 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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