The Top 10 Lakes around Cochituate
Looking to visit the best lakes around Cochituate? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Cochituate’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: November 20, 2025
Cochituate Rail Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway
Perfectly paved rail trail connecting Natick and Saxonville. The trail leads along Lake Cochituate and offers quiet nature and even some nice views.
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Heard Pond and Pelham Island Road
Highlight (Segment) • Lake
Pelham Island Road runs between Sudbury and Wayland. It skirts the 85 acre Heard Pond, which is surrounded by the US Fish and Wildlife Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge.
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Heard Pond
Highlight • Lake
Heard Pond, in Wayland, Massachusetts, is an 85-acre pond that is almost entirely surrounded by the Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge. The area is a popular spot for walkers and birdwatchers and the pond itself is great for fishing.
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South Natick Dam and Park
Highlight • Monument
The South Natick Dam, or Charles River Dam, is a very small but picturesque flood control structure on the Charles River in Boston. There is also a small park adjacent …
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Cochituate Rail Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway
Perfectly paved rail trail connecting Natick and Saxonville. The trail leads along Lake Cochituate and offers quiet nature and even some nice views.
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