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Lake Waban – Scott Conservation Land Trust loop from Natick Center

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United States

Massachusetts

Middlesex County

Lake Waban – Scott Conservation Land Trust loop from Natick Center

Moderate

2.9

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Lake Waban – Scott Conservation Land Trust loop from Natick Center

02:43

43.1km

300m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 29, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 4.83 km for 161 m

After 5.43 km for 60 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.21 km

Lake Waban

Highlight • Lake

Lake Waban in Wellesley, is a picturesque 59-acre lake surrounded by Wellesley College. It offers scenic beauty and recreational opportunities.

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7.89 km

Susan Lee Memorial Sanctuary

Nature Reserve

9.98 km

View of the Charles River from Claybook Road

Highlight (Segment) • River

A nice and smooth winding road with a steady incline awaits you. Passing by the Charles River, it offers peaceful scenery as you ride. It's a great spot to take …

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11.0 km

Scott Conservation Land Trust

Highlight • Forest

This little quarter-mile-long woodland preserve is nestled between Claybrook Road and the winding scenic beauty of the Charles River.

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13.0 km

As you ride through this area, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery. The lush and dense green forest spans 42 acres, with some open areas exclusively designated for walking. It's a pleasant resting spot to appreciate the surrounding area.

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14.0 km

Sawin Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

In 1893, Benjamin Nelson Sawin gifted this building. He actively participated as a member of the Dover Historical Society and, upon his death, donated all his land and property. It adds a nice touch of history to your ride.

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16.4 km

Olsen Property

Nature Reserve

29.2 km

Former Medfield State Hospital grounds

Highlight • Historical Site

This area is now a park and it's kind of neat to see the old buildings there. Hopefully it can get redeveloped. If you saw the New mutants in 2020 …

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31.2 km

Charles River View from the Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Drink in the gorgeous views over the Charles River. Pedaling over the bridge, you can see the water in both directions as it meanders towards Town Forest.

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34.1 km

Lake Street

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A tranquil escape from the busy traffic, this country road provides some easy rollers to enjoy the natural beauty of the area. Make sure to check Farm Pond for nice picturesque scenery.

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43.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.8 km

14.3 km

2.63 km

2.13 km

625 m

466 m

139 m

Surfaces

31.8 km

8.42 km

2.05 km

766 m

Elevation

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Highest point (80 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Friday 17 July

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Lake Waban – Scott Conservation Land Trust loop from Natick Center

Lake Waban

View of the Charles River from Claybook Road

Scott Conservation Land Trust

Gregg Conservation Land

Sawin Museum

Former Medfield State Hospital grounds

Charles River View from the Bridge

Lake Street

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