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Nara Park – Acton loop from Old Quarry

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Massachusetts

Middlesex County

Nara Park – Acton loop from Old Quarry

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Nara Park – Acton loop from Old Quarry

01:16

22.3km

60m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 8, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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657 m

Bruce Freeman Rail Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This 25-mile trail traces the route of the old New Haven Railroad Framingham & Lowell line. The trail is 10 feet wide and paved, offering a scenic running experience as …

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2.07 km

Nathaniel Allen Recreation Area Lake

Highlight • Lake

The Nathaniel Allen Recreation Area is located at 25 Ledge Rock Way in Acton . The park is open year-round from sunrise to sunset and staffed seasonally from Memorial Day weekend through late August.

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2.08 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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2.36 km

Snapping Turtle at Ice House Pond

Highlight • Lake

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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6.77 km

Acton

Highlight • Settlement

Acton was founded in 1639. During the American Revolutionary War, The town hired soldiers to fight the English.

The Faulkner House testifies to the rich past of the city. It …

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6.77 km

Bruce Freeman Rail Trail Marker

Highlight • Cycleway

Acton was founded in 1639. During the American Revolutionary War, The town hired soldiers to fight the English.

The Faulkner House testifies to the rich past of the city. It …

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17.9 km

Heart Pond

Highlight • Lake

Small and nice pond. Good for a short stop

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22.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.3 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.9 km

406 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 27 May

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Nara Park – Acton loop from Old Quarry

Bruce Freeman Rail Trail

Nathaniel Allen Recreation Area Lake

Nara Pond

Nara Park

Snapping Turtle at Ice House Pond

Acton

Bruce Freeman Rail Trail Marker

Heart Pond

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