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Harvest River Bridge – Houghton's Pond loop from Readville

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Harvest River Bridge – Houghton's Pond loop from Readville

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Harvest River Bridge – Houghton's Pond loop from Readville

02:01

32.8km

170m

Cycling

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

Last updated: June 15, 2026

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After 20.8 km for 87 m

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Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.78 km

Mount Ararat

Peak

7.55 km

Harvest River Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

This bridge that offers a beautiful view of the Neponset River is extremely unusual. Structurally, it can be classified as an arched bridge. It has only four or five hangers connecting the arch structure to the apron.

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19.9 km

Popes Pond

Highlight • Lake

lovely little pond with a loop around it. Entrance is on wood chips so a bit tough to bike on

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21.6 km

Pine Brook Trail

Highlight • Trail

A nice little alternative to riding along Unquity. Dirt and mud, but never too wet, even though there's wetlands either side. Connect this with Pope's Pond (just to the north) to avoid a lot of the traffic!

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26.1 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. …

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26.5 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 …

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32.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.6 km

4.25 km

2.59 km

1.89 km

1.37 km

1.10 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

28.5 km

2.31 km

746 m

666 m

600 m

Elevation

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Highest point (70 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Today

Wednesday 1 July

34°C

20°C

37 %

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Harvest River Bridge – Houghton's Pond loop from Readville

Harvest River Bridge

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Houghton's Pond

Houghton's Pond

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