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Upper Pond – Silver Lake loop from Breakheart Reservation

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Upper Pond – Silver Lake loop from Breakheart Reservation

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Upper Pond – Silver Lake loop from Breakheart Reservation

01:01

3.30km

70m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.32 km

Rocky Hill

Highlight • Climb

Rock Hill is a short, rocky climb at Breakheart Reservation with a nice payoff—views over the forest and a glimpse of the Boston skyline. A good spot to catch your breath before heading back on the trail.

Tip by

2.35 km

Upper Pond

Highlight • Lake

Upper Pond is one of two beautiful lakes within Breakheart Reservation. The trail runs along the shore providing you with great picture postcard views of the tiny islands within Upper Pond.

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2.47 km

Silver Lake

Highlight • Lake

Silver Lake is a pretty lake in the Breakheart Reservation. This is a nice spot to stop for a break as you explore the area.

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3.05 km

Breakheart Reservation & Visitors Center

Highlight • Rest Area

Breakheart Reservation is a great area to relax from the big city! The recreation area features scenic views from Breakheart Hill close to the Visitors Center, two freshwater ponds with …

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3.30 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.28 km

1.09 km

431 m

326 m

139 m

Surfaces

1.28 km

1.09 km

455 m

380 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Today

Saturday 27 June

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Upper Pond – Silver Lake loop from Breakheart Reservation

Rocky Hill

Upper Pond

Silver Lake

Breakheart Reservation & Visitors Center

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