Near Bedford Heritage Trail
Across the Merrimack River
Near Bedford Heritage Trail
You'll find several bridges along the Bedford Heritage Trail.

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Bedford Heritage Trail

4.0 (2 Ratings)
Any easy trail along the river.
1.6
mi
Distance
108
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsFamily FriendlyRiver/CreekViews
Access Issues
Closed Dec. 1 to Apr. 1 for nesting Bald Eagles.

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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.64mi
Distance
108ft
Elevation Gain
108ft
Elevation Loss
30%
Max Grade
151ft
High Point
119ft
Low Point
Path Type
There and Back
Description
The trail starts at the end of Moore's Crossing Road and heads north along the Merrimack River. The trail meanders along, crossing a bridge built by the Bedford Rotary Club. It swings back and forth under the power lines as it heads north to its end at the Bedford Pumping Station.

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