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 Wa