Walden Pond, in Concord, is a revered and celebrated cultural and historical icon. Walden Pond was made famous by transcendentalist philosopher and writer Henry David Thoreau, who lived there in …

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1. Bay Circuit Trail (BCT)

2.67km

00:41

10m

Hike the easy 1.7-mile Walden Pond Path loop at Walden Pond State Reservation, offering scenic views of Walden Pond and Thoreau's cabin site

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2. Walden Pond and Wright Woods Loop

8.71km

02:16

60m

Hike the 5.4-mile Walden Pond and Wright Woods Loop, a moderate trail through historic woodlands and tranquil lakeside paths in Concord, MA.

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3. Emerson-Thoreau Amble

7.35km

01:55

50m

40m

Hike the easy 4.6-mile Emerson-Thoreau Amble through historic landscapes, past Fairyland Pond, and to the Thoreau House Site at Walden Pond.

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Elevation 50 m

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Location: Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

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Walden Pond

1. Bay Circuit Trail (BCT)

2. Walden Pond and Wright Woods Loop

3. Emerson-Thoreau Amble

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