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Middlesex County

Fresh Pond Reservoir

Middlesex County

Fresh Pond Reservoir

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Fresh Pond Reservoir

Road cycling

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Location: Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

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December 10, 2024

Road cycling

Fresh Pond Reservoir, located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is a 155-acre kettle hole lake surrounded by 162 acres of open space known as Fresh Pond Reservation. This area serves as a crucial component of Cambridge's water supply system and features a 2.25-mile paved loop trail around the reservoir that is popular with walkers, runners, and cyclists. Historically, Fresh Pond was central to the 19th-century ice-harvesting industry, with ice shipped globally. Today, it is a popular for locals and visitors alike and plays a vital role in the city's water infrastructure.

May 18, 2019

Road cycling

Sadly no good access to the water. Fences almost all along.

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Charles River and Fresh Pond Loop

17.1km

00:42

50m

50m

Embark on the Charles River and Fresh Pond Loop for an easy road cycling experience that blends urban views with natural serenity. This route covers 10.6 miles (17.1 km) with…

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Cambridge Common – Harvard University loop from Union Square

25.4km

01:08

170m

170m

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Easy

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#3.

Cambridge Common – Fresh Pond Bikeway loop from Union Square

24.3km

01:16

160m

160m

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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Moderate

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Location: Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

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