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Framingham

Cochituate Rail Trail – Lake Cochituate (Middle Pond) loop from Saxonville

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Middlesex County

Framingham

Cochituate Rail Trail – Lake Cochituate (Middle Pond) loop from Saxonville

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Cochituate Rail Trail – Lake Cochituate (Middle Pond) loop from Saxonville

01:57

7.62km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 20, 2026

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Cochituate State Park

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Parking

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1.41 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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3.11 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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3.36 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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4.74 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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4.96 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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7.62 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.53 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.52 km

791 m

236 m

Elevation

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Cochituate Rail Trail – Lake Cochituate (Middle Pond) loop from Saxonville

Cochituate Brook Reservation

Lake Cochituate Middle Pond

Lake Cochituate

Cochituate Rail Trail

Lake Cochituate (Middle Pond)

Middle Pond, Lake Cochituate

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