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

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Norfolk County

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

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

01:36

20.4km

120m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 15, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 5.18 km for 252 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.28 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.

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3.80 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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5.30 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

7.63 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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8.14 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.

Tip by

8.22 km

View of Ponkapoag Pond from Acton Path

Highlight (Segment) • 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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20.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.86 km

6.20 km

2.83 km

2.12 km

145 m

138 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.0 km

8.57 km

295 m

290 m

196 m

Elevation

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Monday 29 June

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

Houghton's Pond

Ponkapoag Pond

Ponkapoag Pond

Ponkapoag Pond

Ponkapoag Pond Dam

View of Ponkapoag Pond from Acton Path

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