The Top 20 Lakes around Lexington
Looking to visit the best lakes around Lexington? 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 Lexington’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: November 20, 2025
Walden Pond
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Walden Pond in Concord, Massachusetts is a historic and natural landmark famously associated with author and philosopher Henry David Thoreau. In 1845, Thoreau lived in a small cabin by the …
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Spy Pond
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Spy Pond is a 103-acre freshwater kettle pond located in Arlington, Massachusetts. It formed thousands of years ago during the last Ice Age and is part of the Mystic River …
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North Reservoir
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North Reservoir in Middlesex Fells Reservation is one of three reservoirs in the area, used as a source of drinking water. While access to swimming in the reservoirs is restricted, …
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Fresh Pond Bikeway
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Fresh Pond is a lovely reservoir in park in Cambridge. The pond has a far-reaching history. Native Americans fished here for thousands of years before it was used by colonists …
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Alewife Brook Reservation
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Very close to the city, yet it feels like you're in the middle of the countryside. A visit or stop is definitely worthwhile.
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