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Ice Fort Cove — Walden Pond – Thoreau Cove & Cabin loop from Walden Pond

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Middlesex County

Ice Fort Cove — Walden Pond – Thoreau Cove & Cabin loop from Walden Pond

Moderate

3.1

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Ice Fort Cove — Walden Pond – Thoreau Cove & Cabin loop from Walden Pond

02:23

9.09km

70m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Walden Pond State Reservation

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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125 m

Walden Pond

Highlight • Lake

This is one of a couple spots on the pond where you have beach and swimming access. The beach here is smaller and a little more out of the way, …

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1.37 km

Ice Fort Cove — Walden Pond

Highlight • Lake

This pond was created by glacial melting water several thousands of years ago. Today you can take a break from running on the small, but idyllic beach or even take a dip into the lake.

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2.68 km

Forest Stream in Wright Woods

Highlight • Forest

Wright Woods in Concord, is a tranquil natural retreat, renowned for its serene forested trails and scenic beauty. It provides a peaceful escape within the historic town.

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3.95 km

Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

About halfway into the hike, you will come across a set of ruins. After a rest, continue along the path staying to the right close to the river. You will …

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4.67 km

Well Pumping Station

Highlight • Structure

Keep right of the pumping station and continue on the paved drive. Keep left at the bottom of the hill to start the trail.

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5.30 km

Walden Woods Project Land

Nature Reserve

6.02 km

Wright Woods

Highlight • Forest

Wright Woods in Concord, is a tranquil natural retreat, renowned for its serene forested trails and scenic beauty. It provides a peaceful escape within the historic town.

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7.53 km

Thoreau Cove & Cabin

Highlight • Historical Site

Thoreau's Cove, nestled near Walden Pond, was a serene refuge for Henry David Thoreau, where he sought solitude and inspiration from nature's stillness. Adjacent to it, his small cabin became …

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7.75 km

Walden Pond

Highlight • Lake

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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9.09 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.10 km

1.64 km

347 m

Surfaces

5.32 km

2.26 km

1.04 km

285 m

180 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Monday 13 July

31°C

16°C

49 %

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Ice Fort Cove — Walden Pond – Thoreau Cove & Cabin loop from Walden Pond

Walden Pond

Ice Fort Cove — Walden Pond

Forest Stream in Wright Woods

Ruins

Well Pumping Station

Wright Woods

Thoreau Cove & Cabin

Walden Pond

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