BAY CIRCUIT TRAIL

A 230+mile, multi-use trail in Greater Boston

What is the Bay Circuit Trail & Greenway?

The BCT is a 230+ mile multi-use trail outside of Boston where you can walk, hike, ride, ski, or just get some fresh air. The trail corridor is T-accessible and traverses Eastern Massachusetts’s beautiful natural landscapes, passing through 38 towns and existing in the vicinity of many more. To learn more on BCT history, check out the About page on the menu above.

Check Out Our Northern Terminus Accessible Trails Hub!

Located at the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center in Newburyport, MA.

2025 Events Calendar

Check out the Events Calendar for hikes, rides, maintenance days, trainings, and more!

Upcoming Events

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Plan Your Next Trip

All maps and guides have been updated with the most recent reroutes and a full bike route as of Jan 2025.

updated maps & guides
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AMC Trail Crews

Appalachian Mountain Club’s trail crews can help you complete your town’s trail projects!

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