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Eldridge Pond – Assabet River Dam loop from Crow Island Airpark

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Eldridge Pond – Assabet River Dam loop from Crow Island Airpark

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Eldridge Pond – Assabet River Dam loop from Crow Island Airpark

02:26

40.0km

310m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 18, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 22.0 km for 82 m

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Parking

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903 m

Thanksgiving Pond

Lake

3.11 km

Assabet River Rail Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Assabet River Rail Trail is a cool 8.6-mile, asphalt-surfaced trail that connects the five old mill towns of Marlborough, Hudson, Stow, Maynard, and Acton. A further four or so miles are planned to be added to this scenic trail.

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4.11 km

Pond View on Assabet River Rail Trail

Highlight • Lake

5.55 km

Mill Pond

Highlight • Lake

There is a footbridge that crosses over Mill Pond and offers views from both sides of the bridge. The reservoir is sometimes referred to as Fort Pond Brook Reservoir because …

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5.56 km

Mill Pond Footbridge and View

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There is a footbridge that crosses over Mill Pond and offers views from both sides of the bridge. The reservoir is sometimes referred to as Fort Pond Brook Reservoir because …

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16.5 km

Eldridge Pond

Highlight • Lake

This little gem of a location is nestled just between the two small water features of Eldridge Pond and Frog Pond. The views out over the tree-lined shores of both …

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18.4 km

Mayerson Conservation Restriction

Nature Reserve

22.1 km

Smith Conservation Land

Nature Reserve

39.5 km

Assabet River Dam

Highlight • Structure

The Assabet is a "working river" and observed from above, it seems to be stapled to the landscape by bridges.

Over its 31-mile route, more than 40 bridges span it.

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40.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.8 km

15.4 km

7.65 km

206 m

Surfaces

29.0 km

10.9 km

118 m

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Friday 22 May

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Eldridge Pond – Assabet River Dam loop from Crow Island Airpark

Assabet River Rail Trail

Pond View on Assabet River Rail Trail

Mill Pond

Mill Pond Footbridge and View

Eldridge Pond

Assabet River Dam

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