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Nara Park – Acton loop from North Acton Community Gardens

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Middlesex County

Nara Park – Acton loop from North Acton Community Gardens

Moderate

5.0

(1100)

7,736

riders

Nara Park – Acton loop from North Acton Community Gardens

02:04

53.4km

190m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

Last updated: November 3, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

1

634 m

Nara Pond

Highlight • Lake

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.

Tip by

2

918 m

Nara Park

Highlight • Parking

3

5.08 km

Snapping Turtle at Ice House Pond

Highlight • Lake

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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4

5.33 km

Acton

Highlight • Settlement

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 is the oldest colonial-era structure still standing in the area. It is located at 5 High Street and is definitely worth a look.

Acton is also interesting for its many natural sites.

Tip by

5

8.78 km

Assabet River Pedestrian Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

6

11.9 km

White Pond Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Very beautiful stretch of the path!

Tip by

7

12.3 km

Bruce Freeman Rail Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

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

Tip by

8

22.8 km

Central Massachusetts Branch

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Kind of bumpy along the old tracks, so make sure that you have a gravel or mountain bike.

Tip by

B

53.4 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

41.8 km

7.10 km

3.96 km

320 m

234 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

53.1 km

264 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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