The MBTA is hosting its first ever “Fall Rail Ride” next week, offering passengers a chance to enjoy scenic leaf peeping with autumnal bicycle tours and a trip to Wachusett Mountain’s AppleFest.
The special train will run on Saturday, Oct. 25, the MBTA announced in a statement. Passengers can purchase $20 tickets and board at North Station for 9:15 a.m. The ticket price covers a round-trip journey with two main destination options:
- West Concord: Bicyclists can disembark here to ride the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail. The trail features two routes: a longer, more challenging path for experienced rides, and a shorter, slower route for those less experienced, have families or want to read historical facts along the way
- Wachusett: Passengers heading here will take a shuttle bus directly to Wachusett Mountain’s second week of its popular AppleFest
For the cycling group, the train will include special cycling coaches that can accommodate 75 bikes as well as a café cart with a fall-themed menu available for purchases.
Meanwhile, Wachusett Mountain will be celebrating Halloween at AppleFest, featuring everything from apple-flavored treats to candy and cocktails along with live music and a local crafters market, the orchard’s website reads…