Houghton's Pond – Ames Mansion loop from Sharon

Houghton's Pond – Ames Mansion loop from Sharon

Moderate

4.6

(9826)

9,827

riders

Houghton's Pond – Ames Mansion loop from Sharon

03:02

68.6km

520m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 0 m for 201 m

After 68.4 km for 237 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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14.0 km

Green Street

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Green St is a lovely little climb. It’s a narrow road with very little traffic, and tightly surrounded by pine trees. Something about the start reminds me of an Alpine …

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24.3 km

Houghton's Pond

Highlight • Beach

A beautiful light sand beach, crystal clear water, picnic benches and shady trees, Houghton's Pond is the perfect place for a relaxing day or the end of a trailrun in …

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44.0 km

Moose Hill Reservation

Highlight • Forest

This very pleasant section of road leads you to Moose Hill Farm. Moose Hill is a very old wildlife reserve created in 1916.

This place is also home to the …

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57.5 km

Rockland Street Conservation Area

Nature Reserve

59.4 km

Ames Mansion

Highlight • Historical Site

Ames Mansion, built in 1910, is one of the main attractions in Borderland State Park. The mansion was the home of Blanche Ames Ames, an inventor who was involved in …

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61.5 km

Borderland State Park is a nature reserve that includes trails, a lake, and the historic Ames Mansion. The park is open for many activities such as horse back riding, cycling, hiking, cycling and water activities on the lake.

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65.8 km

Lake Massapoag

Highlight • Lake

Beach St cuts across the north side of the lake, west/east. There are spots you can stop well off the road to admire the view and have a break.

Road …

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68.6 km

End point

Train Station

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