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Heart Pond – Nara Pond loop from Lowell

Heart Pond – Nara Pond loop from Lowell

Moderate

3.4

(17)

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Heart Pond – Nara Pond loop from Lowell

04:21

103km

430m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 6, 2026

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After 80.2 km for 74 m

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Start point

Train Station

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3.31 km

Bruce Freeman Rail Trail Chelmsford Terminus

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This is where the popular Bruce Freeman Rail Trail begins/ends in Chelmsford. This popular multi-use bike path connects Chelmsford to Concord and is a great way, traffic-free to explore the area.

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7.14 km

Bruce Freeman Rail Trail

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Spanning approximately 25 miles, the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail features a fully paved route throughout its length. Connecting various towns and communities across Massachusetts, it provides access to adjacent trails and nearby parks, enhancing the cycling experience for riders of all levels.

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10.4 km

Heart Pond

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Small and nice pond. Good for a short stop

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21.2 km

Snapping Turtle at Ice House Pond

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When it comes to autumn colours, Ice House Pond in Acton is simply like a picture postcard. Served by the nearby Bruce Freeman Rail Trail and a plethora of hiking trails, this is a beautiful and tranquil place to be.

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24.9 km

Assabet River Pedestrian Bridge

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51.7 km

Assabet River Rail Trail

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This is a nice paved, two-lane multi-use path with some benches set up so you can stop and enjoy the views over Fort Meadow Reservoir.

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74.7 km

Bruce Freeman Rail Trail

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The Bruce Freeman Rail Trail is a nice, wide paved path that runs through several communities from Lowell to Framingham and follows the 25-mile route of the old New Haven Railroad Framingham & Lowell line. It's a fantastic scenic route that passes various beautiful landscapes and charming small ponds and is widely popular for cyclists, hikers, and runners.

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86.8 km

Nara Pond

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Nara Pond is the centerpiece of Nara Park. You can jog on a cool boardwalk that circles around the water, or you can stick to the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail.

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103 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

77.9 km

14.8 km

8.85 km

1.21 km

742 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

89.8 km

12.5 km

582 m

519 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Thursday 16 July

31°C

16°C

36 %

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Heart Pond – Nara Pond loop from Lowell

Bruce Freeman Rail Trail Chelmsford Terminus

Bruce Freeman Rail Trail

Heart Pond

Snapping Turtle at Ice House Pond

Assabet River Pedestrian Bridge

Assabet River Rail Trail

Bruce Freeman Rail Trail

Nara Pond

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