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Lake Cochituate (Middle Pond) – Cochituate Rail Trail loop from Natick Center

Lake Cochituate (Middle Pond) – Cochituate Rail Trail loop from Natick Center

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Lake Cochituate (Middle Pond) – Cochituate Rail Trail loop from Natick Center

00:32

12.1km

50m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 6, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 136 m for 18 m

After 12.0 km for 18 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.03 km

Lake Cochituate (Middle Pond)

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There are three ponds that make up Lake Cochituate: North, South, and Middle. All of these ponds are within Cochituate State Park. Middle Pond is the most popular pond for …

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4.47 km

Cochituate State Park comprises three ponds: North, South, and Middle, forming Lake Cochituate. Middle Pond, in particular, is bustling with various water activities such as kayaking and boating. The pond …

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5.59 km

Cochituate Rail Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Perfectly paved rail trail connecting Natick and Saxonville. The trail leads along Lake Cochituate and offers quiet nature and even some nice views.

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6.42 km

Cochituate Brook Reservation

Highlight • Trail

Acquired in 1964, this 27-acre area features some pleasant trails with a dam that forms Lake Cochituate. The trails offer panoramic views of the lake throughout.

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8.24 km

Lake Cochituate

Highlight • Lake

Comprising three ponds, this park has trails that meander around the ponds, picnic areas, a small beach, and even offers rentals for kayaks, canoes, paddleboards, and sailboats.

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8.37 km

Cochituate Rail Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Perfectly paved rail trail connecting Natick and Saxonville. The trail leads along Lake Cochituate and offers quiet nature and even some nice views.

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12.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.60 km

3.19 km

139 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.4 km

486 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Thursday 9 July

32°C

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58 %

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Lake Cochituate (Middle Pond) – Cochituate Rail Trail loop from Natick Center

Lake Cochituate Middle Pond

Lake Cochituate (Middle Pond)

Middle Pond, Lake Cochituate

Cochituate Rail Trail

Cochituate Brook Reservation

Lake Cochituate

Cochituate Rail Trail

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