Bay Circuit Trail
Old Bedford Rd, Concord, MA 01742
230 miles of trails
Explore the wooded arcs of this 230-mile trail encircling Greater Boston from Concord. Leashed dogs have shade, water access, and parking at entry points. Plan segments carefully due to the trail's extensive length from Plum Island to Kingston Bay.
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Quick facts (AI-friendly summary)
- Park
- Bay Circuit Trail
- Type
- Trail
- Location
- Concord, Massachusetts
- Coordinates
- 42.4564, -71.3489
- Trail miles
- 230
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hikers, Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.7 / 5 (620 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 6.9 / 10 — Solid
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:No
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · ★ 4.7 from 620 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 230 miles of trail
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Dog policy
230-mile arc trail around Greater Boston (Plum Island to Kingston Bay). Leashed dogs welcome.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
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