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Ponkapoag Bog Boardwalk – Houghton's Pond loop from Houghton's Pond

Ponkapoag Bog Boardwalk – Houghton's Pond loop from Houghton's Pond

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3.1

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Ponkapoag Bog Boardwalk – Houghton's Pond loop from Houghton's Pond

01:12

16.3km

100m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel 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 2, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 16.1 km for 67 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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578 m

Houghton's Pond

Highlight • Lake

Houghton's Pond is close to the most popular trailhead and parking area within the Blue Hills Reservation. This is a popular spot, so you'll likely have to share the trail. …

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2.42 km

Ponkapoag Bog Boardwalk

Highlight • Trail

This is where the Ponkapoag Bog (out-and-back) trail starts. Unfortunatley, you are not allowed to ride your bike on this trail, but I highly recommend to take a break and …

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2.69 km

Ponkapoag Golf Course

Highlight • Structure

The Ponkapoag Golf Course offers 36 holes, a putting green, a driving range, a snack bar, and a pro shop and is open to the public. There are walking paths …

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3.43 km

View of Ponkapoag Pond from Acton Path

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Great view of the Ponkapoag Pond from the Acton Path. The path is car-free, so you can stop as long as you want to enjoy the great view and peaceful surroundings.

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3.70 km

Ponkapoag Pond Dam

Highlight • Structure

There's a rare bog at one end of Ponkapoag Pond that needs a specific water level to stay healthy. This dam helps maintain the pond's optimal level, essential for preserving …

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4.22 km

Ponkapoag Pond

Highlight • Lake

Ponkapoag Pond is the largest body of water on the Blue Hills Reservation. A beautiful loop trail leads once around the shining lake. Just relax.

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14.3 km

Ponkapoag Pond

Highlight • Lake

Ponkapoag Pond is the largest body of water on the Blue Hills Reservation. A beautiful loop trail leads once around the shining lake. Just relax.

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16.1 km

Houghton's Pond

Highlight • Beach

A beautiful light sand beach, crystal clear water, picnic benches and shady trees, Houghton's Pond is the perfect place for a relaxing day or the end of a trailrun in …

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16.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.92 km

5.07 km

761 m

312 m

164 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.5 km

1.20 km

942 m

381 m

260 m

Elevation

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Saturday 6 June

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15 %

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Ponkapoag Bog Boardwalk – Houghton's Pond loop from Houghton's Pond

Houghton's Pond

Ponkapoag Bog Boardwalk

Ponkapoag Golf Course

View of Ponkapoag Pond from Acton Path

Ponkapoag Pond Dam

Ponkapoag Pond

Ponkapoag Pond

Houghton's Pond

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