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Heart Pond – Nara Pond loop from Lowell

Heart Pond – Nara Pond loop from Lowell

Moderate

4.7

(3720)

15,324

riders

Heart Pond – Nara Pond loop from Lowell

02:23

57.7km

210m

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: June 1, 2026

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After 30.2 km for 213 m

Waypoints

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 …

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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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21.1 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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24.8 km

Assabet River Pedestrian Bridge

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28.8 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 …

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30.3 km

Off Powder Mill Road Land

Nature Reserve

41.1 km

Nara Pond

Highlight • Lake

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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57.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

46.2 km

6.02 km

4.53 km

872 m

213 m

Surfaces

53.6 km

3.61 km

358 m

213 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Saturday 20 June

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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

Bruce Freeman Rail Trail

Nara Pond

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