Assabet River Dam – Mill Pond loop from Maynard

Assabet River Dam – Mill Pond loop from Maynard

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Assabet River Dam – Mill Pond loop from Maynard

02:13

52.3km

350m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

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After 49.5 km for 162 m

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Start point

Parking

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Thanksgiving Pond

Lake

1.96 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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18.4 km

Mill Pond

Highlight • Lake

Nice place for a stop to admire the view and maybe spot a turtle.

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19.3 km

CK Bikes - friendly bike shop

Highlight • Rest Area

These folks are a friendly bunch. The shop is in Littleton, and a great place to stop for lunch and chat bikes.

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21.9 km

Spring Brook Farm Stand

Highlight • Rest Area

39.9 km

Fort Pond Conservation Land

Highlight • Forest

Fort Pond Conservation Land is a protected area with Fort Pond Brook running through it. This 55-acre parcel of land is a haven for bird watchers who often come to try to spot a heron rookery.

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46.6 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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