Assabet River Dam – Assabet River Rail Trail loop from Hudson

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Assabet River Dam – Assabet River Rail Trail loop from Hudson

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Assabet River Dam – Assabet River Rail Trail loop from Hudson

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28.8km

120m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 9, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 4.25 km for 115 m

After 20.3 km for 226 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

3.09 km

Albertini/Meers Conservation Area

Nature Reserve

4.27 km

Assabet River Dam

Highlight • Structure

The Assabet is a "working river" and observed from above, it seems to be stapled to the landscape by bridges.

Over its 31-mile route, more than 40 bridges span it.

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9.92 km

Thanksgiving Pond

Lake

12.1 km

The Assabet River Rail Trail is a cool 8.6-mile, asphalt-surfaced trail that connects the five old mill towns of Marlborough, Hudson, Stow, Maynard, and Acton. A further four or so miles are planned to be added to this scenic trail.

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13.1 km

Pond View on Assabet River Rail Trail

Highlight • Lake

14.6 km

Mill Pond

Highlight • Lake

There is a footbridge that crosses over Mill Pond and offers views from both sides of the bridge. The reservoir is sometimes referred to as Fort Pond Brook Reservoir because …

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14.6 km

Mill Pond Footbridge and View

Highlight • Bridge

There is a footbridge that crosses over Mill Pond and offers views from both sides of the bridge. The reservoir is sometimes referred to as Fort Pond Brook Reservoir because …

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28.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

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