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Heart Pond – Acton loop from Chelmsford

Heart Pond – Acton loop from Chelmsford

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2.6

(17)

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Heart Pond – Acton loop from Chelmsford

01:51

46.7km

170m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.60 km

Bruce Freeman Rail Trail

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Spanning approximately 25 miles, the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail features a fully paved route throughout its length. Connecting various towns and communities across Massachusetts, it provides access to adjacent trails …

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4.84 km

Heart Pond

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Heart Pond is a freshwater kettle pond in Chelmsford, but borders the town of Westford. This is a popular swimming spot in the summer and a great place to pause …

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15.7 km

Snapping Turtle at Ice House Pond

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When it comes to autumn colours, Ice House Pond in Acton is simply like a picture postcard. Served by the nearby Bruce Freeman Rail Trail and a plethora of hiking trails, this is a beautiful and tranquil place to be.

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15.9 km

Acton

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Acton was founded in 1639. During the American Revolutionary War, The town hired soldiers to fight the English.

The Faulkner House testifies to the rich past of the city. It …

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19.4 km

Assabet River Pedestrian Bridge

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22.5 km

White Pond Viewpoint

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Very beautiful stretch of the path!

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22.9 km

Bruce Freeman Rail Trail

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Old rail way and now a good bike way. This is an example for reusage of stuff

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35.5 km

Nara Pond

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Nara Pond is the centerpiece of Nara Park. You can jog on a cool boardwalk that circles around the water, or you can stick to the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail.

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46.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

43.0 km

3.73 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

43.3 km

3.43 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Heart Pond – Acton loop from Chelmsford

Bruce Freeman Rail Trail

Heart Pond

Snapping Turtle at Ice House Pond

Acton

Assabet River Pedestrian Bridge

White Pond Viewpoint

Bruce Freeman Rail Trail

Nara Pond

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