Ponkapoag Pond Dam – Ponkapoag Bog Boardwalk loop from Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate

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Ponkapoag Pond Dam – Ponkapoag Bog Boardwalk loop from Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate

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Ponkapoag Pond Dam – Ponkapoag Bog Boardwalk loop from Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate

00:57

12.3km

70m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 5.99 km for 57 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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968 m

Ponkapoag Pond Dam

Highlight • Structure

There's a rare bog at one end of Ponkapoag Pond that needs a specific water level to stay healthy. This dam helps maintain the pond's optimal level, essential for preserving …

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1.06 km

Great views at Acton Path

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great view of the Ponkapoag Pond from the Acton Path. The path is car-free, so you can stop as long as you want to enjoy the great view and peaceful surroundings.

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1.48 km

Ponkapoag Pond

Highlight • Lake

Ponkapoag Pond is the largest body of water on the Blue Hills Reservation. A beautiful loop trail leads once around the shining lake. Just relax.

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9.44 km

Ponkapoag Pond

Highlight • Lake

Ponkapoag Pond is the largest body of water on the Blue Hills Reservation. A beautiful loop trail leads once around the shining lake. Just relax.

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10.4 km

Ponkapoag Bog Boardwalk

Highlight • Trail

This is where the Ponkapoag Bog (out-and-back) trail starts. Unfortunatley, you are not allowed to ride your bike on this trail, but I highly recommend to take a break and …

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10.7 km

Ponkapoag Golf Course

Highlight • Structure

The Ponkapoag Golf Course offers 36 holes, a putting green, a driving range, a snack bar, and a pro shop and is open to the public. There are walking paths …

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12.3 km

End point

Parking

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