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Berry Pond – Skug River Reservation loop from Harold Parker State Forest

Berry Pond – Skug River Reservation loop from Harold Parker State Forest

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Berry Pond – Skug River Reservation loop from Harold Parker State Forest

01:32

33.8km

240m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 17, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 3.30 km for 65 m

After 24.1 km for 497 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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203 m

Harold Parker State Forest Entrance

Highlight • Forest

Ponds, swamps, rolling hills, and rocky outcroppings can be found in this state forest, which features more than 35 miles of roads and trails as well as remnants of 18th-century farming and milling operations.

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2.49 km

Harold Parker State Forest

Nature Reserve

3.34 km

Berry Pond

Highlight • Lake

Berry Pond is a popular little spot in the Harold Parker State Forest. There are picnic facilities, parking and the Healthy Heart trail in the area. It is one of …

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4.68 km

Skug River Reservation

Highlight • Forest

The mountain bike trails in this area are great and easy to follow. They are not technical at all. Nevertheless some features – like the boardwalks along the ponds – can be exciting for novice riders.

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5.83 km

Ward Reservation Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

Nice off road trails from this trailhead to the water tower (gravel bike). From the water tower / solstice rocks on, you will need a mountain bike.

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25.0 km

Middleton Pond

Highlight • Lake

Middleton Pond is the municipal water reservoir for Middleton town. This water frontage section with views across the pond is particularly nice. Slightly envious of the shore side properties here that have this view.

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33.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.7 km

4.14 km

3.53 km

281 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

30.5 km

2.29 km

618 m

359 m

Elevation

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Thursday 21 May

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Berry Pond – Skug River Reservation loop from Harold Parker State Forest

Harold Parker State Forest Entrance

Berry Pond

Skug River Reservation

Ward Reservation Trailhead

Middleton Pond

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