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Ponkapoag Pond – Houghton's Pond loop from Fairmount

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Ponkapoag Pond – Houghton's Pond loop from Fairmount

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Ponkapoag Pond – Houghton's Pond loop from Fairmount

02:30

31.7km

300m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 13, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 12.1 km for 252 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.09 km

Locke/Gregg/Chestnut Run

Nature Reserve

5.84 km

Hillside Pond

Highlight • Lake

Hillside Pond in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, remains peacefully hidden due to limited access. With Tucker Hill as a serene backdrop and winding trails, this secluded gem offers a remote and beautiful escape.

Tip by

7.82 km

Breeze Hill

Highlight • Summit

Breeze Hill, a Quincy, Norfolk, Massachusetts peak with a 276-foot elevation, offers an accessible trail in Blue Hills Reservation. Delight in scenic vistas and lush forests while exploring this peak.

Tip by

9.24 km

Houghton's Pond

Lake

12.2 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.

Tip by

20.4 km

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 the ecosystem's balance. The brook that flows from the dam meanders through the serene woods before eventually joining the Neponset River, adding to the charm and diversity of the area. It's a beautiful and peaceful spot to take a break and enjoy the scenery.

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21.3 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 running through the picturesque grounds if you want to stop and go for a walk to get a break from riding in this beautiful setting. During winter, the course is open for cross-country skiing enthusiasts who can enjoy skiing over the rolling hills and open expanses, passing through woods and frozen ponds.

Tip by

21.6 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 walk this unique path. It is a real natural highlight in the wonderful Blue Hills Reservation.

Tip by

23.6 km

Houghton's Pond

Highlight • Lake

Houghton's Pond is close to the most popular trailhead and parking area within the Blue Hills Reservation. This is a popular spot, so you'll likely have to share the trail. That being said, the trails on the banks of the pond are rated as "green" trails and are pretty wide, relatively smooth, and super easy to navigate.

Tip by

23.9 km

Houghton's Pond

Highlight • Beach

A beautiful light sand beach, crystal clear water, picnic benches and shady trees, Houghton's Pond is the perfect place for a relaxing day or the end of a trailrun in the midst of the Blue Hills. Parking is right next door and restrooms are also available on site.

Tip by

31.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.0 km

9.38 km

3.96 km

2.41 km

2.40 km

367 m

170 m

Surfaces

11.1 km

9.90 km

5.36 km

5.14 km

124 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Today

Thursday 16 July

32°C

18°C

32 %

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Ponkapoag Pond – Houghton's Pond loop from Fairmount

Hillside Pond

Breeze Hill

Ponkapoag Pond

Ponkapoag Pond Dam

Ponkapoag Golf Course

Ponkapoag Bog Boardwalk

Houghton's Pond

Houghton's Pond

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