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Nara Park – Acton loop from Great Elm Parcel

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Middlesex County

Nara Park – Acton loop from Great Elm Parcel

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2.6

(6)

70

riders

Nara Park – Acton loop from Great Elm Parcel

01:53

32.9km

140m

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

A

Start point

Parking

1

4.34 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.

Tip by

2

4.34 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.

Tip by

3

4.63 km

Nara Park

Highlight • Parking

4

8.79 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.

Tip by

5

9.04 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 …

Tip by

6

12.5 km

Assabet River Pedestrian Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

7

15.6 km

White Pond Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Very beautiful stretch of the path!

Tip by

8

16.0 km

Bruce Freeman Rail Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Old rail way and now a good bike way. This is an example for reusage of stuff

Tip by

B

32.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.9 km

3.91 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

32.7 km

134 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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