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Ponkapoag Pond – Ponkapoag Bog Boardwalk loop from Avalon Blue Hills Conservation Restriction

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Ponkapoag Pond – Ponkapoag Bog Boardwalk loop from Avalon Blue Hills Conservation Restriction

Hard

4.9

(1350)

9,553

riders

Ponkapoag Pond – Ponkapoag Bog Boardwalk loop from Avalon Blue Hills Conservation Restriction

01:19

14.4km

80m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Great for any fitness level. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

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Blue Hills Reservation

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7.13 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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7.55 km

Great views at Acton Path

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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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7.57 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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8.51 km

Ponkapoag Golf Course

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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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8.78 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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9.77 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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14.4 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.70 km

3.92 km

715 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.1 km

561 m

514 m

219 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 1 September

20°C

14°C

94 %

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Ponkapoag Pond – Ponkapoag Bog Boardwalk loop from Avalon Blue Hills Conservation Restriction

Ponkapoag Pond

Great views at Acton Path

View of Ponkapoag Pond from Acton Path

Ponkapoag Golf Course

Ponkapoag Bog Boardwalk

Ponkapoag Pond

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