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Ponkapoag Pond Dam – Ponkapoag Bog Boardwalk loop from North Randolph

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Ponkapoag Pond Dam – Ponkapoag Bog Boardwalk loop from North Randolph

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4.9

(1350)

9,553

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Ponkapoag Pond Dam – Ponkapoag Bog Boardwalk loop from North Randolph

01:22

15.6km

90m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 26, 2026

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Blue Hills Reservation

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7.53 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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7.96 km

Great views at Acton Path

Highlight • 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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8.05 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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8.12 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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9.06 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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9.33 km

Ponkapoag Bog Boardwalk

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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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10.3 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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15.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.97 km

4.15 km

1.84 km

473 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.7 km

2.15 km

473 m

294 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 20 May

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74 %

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Ponkapoag Pond Dam – Ponkapoag Bog Boardwalk loop from North Randolph

Ponkapoag Pond

Great views at Acton Path

Ponkapoag Pond Dam

View of Ponkapoag Pond from Acton Path

Ponkapoag Golf Course

Ponkapoag Bog Boardwalk

Ponkapoag Pond

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