Nara Park – Acton loop from South Acton

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United States

Massachusetts

Middlesex County

Nara Park – Acton loop from South Acton

Moderate

4.7

(5569)

18,880

riders

Nara Park – Acton loop from South Acton

02:17

38.6km

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: August 20, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Great Hill Conservation Land

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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9.30 km

Nashoba Brook Stone Chamber (The Potato Cave)

Highlight • Cave

The Nashoba Brook Stone Chamber is in the Nashoba Brook Conservation Area in Acton, Massachusetts, and is an underground stone structure commonly referred to as the "potato cave." This name …

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10.2 km

Nara Park

Highlight • Parking

16.9 km

Heart Pond

Highlight • Lake

Heart Pond is a freshwater kettle pond in Chelmsford, but borders the town of Westford. This is a popular swimming spot in the summer and a great place to pause …

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23.2 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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23.2 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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27.9 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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28.6 km

Morrison Farm

Nature Reserve

34.1 km

Arlington St. Woods

Forest

38.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

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