trailhead to Burlington Landlocked Forest — Attraction in Lexington

A treasure trove of running and biking trails unsurpassed in the area. Keep an eye out for the wild turkeys and the speeding mountain bikers. In a tragic development, Lexington approved the construction of some cluster housing in a section of the forest off of Grove but you can still use most of the trail network. Hop on the trail right at 62/3 and Wilson Dam in Bedford and head all the way to Estabook Elementary in Lexington for a lovely ramble...

Considering it's limitations (hence the name), this place is an amazing trail paradise. And not just as a mtb'er. Always hear interesting birds, saw 2 deer on my last trip, and there's some great old half-biodegraded cars in the far north of the park that seem pretty old.

But as a rider, yes, the trails are very nice. But it can get busy there....

Very shady and thick wooded trails with a lot of ups and downs. Much of it is within 300ft of the highway so not exactly peaceful. A few picturesque flat sections with beautiful evergreen trees and rocks to sit and rest. Seems better for mountain biking than hiking but a great challenge if you are looking for a...