Nara Park – Acton loop from Avery-Holmes Land

Bike touring routes & trails

United States

Massachusetts

Middlesex County

Nara Park – Acton loop from Avery-Holmes Land

Easy

3.4

(22)

riders

Nara Park – Acton loop from Avery-Holmes Land

01:22

24.1km

70m

Cycling

Easy bike 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: August 20, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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7.28 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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7.29 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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7.58 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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11.9 km

Snapping Turtle at Ice House Pond

Highlight • Lake

When it comes to autumn colours, Ice House Pond in Acton is simply like a picture postcard. Served by the nearby Bruce Freeman Rail Trail and a plethora of hiking trails, this is a beautiful and tranquil place to be.

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12.2 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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24.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.3 km

2.24 km

572 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.5 km