Upper Charles Trail – Louisa Lake loop from Framingham

Upper Charles Trail – Louisa Lake loop from Framingham

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Upper Charles Trail – Louisa Lake loop from Framingham

05:21

114km

1,190m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 14, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 11 m for 18 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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18.1 km

Upper Charles Trail

Highlight • Trail

The Upper Charles Trail in Massachusetts offers cyclists a scenic route through historic mill towns, verdant woodlands, and along the Charles River. This multi-use trail spans diverse landscapes, showcasing the region's industrial heritage.

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21.9 km

Louisa Lake

Highlight • Lake

There is a bit of everything here at Louisa Lake. It is very scenic area and along with nearby Milford Pond, it provides a great venue for a variety of …

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43.6 km

Blackstone River

Highlight • River

The 48-mile Blackstone River flows through Massachusetts and Rhode Island before emptying into the Seekonk tidal river near Pawtucket. The original Native name for the river is "Kittacuck" which means the great tidal river.

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50.2 km

Fish Pond

Lake

52.6 km

Purgatory Chasm State Reservation

Highlight • Gorge

The Purgatory Chasm State Reservation area has unique geological formations and is open to the public as a recreational area. The main attraction is the chasm formed by ancient glaciers …

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70.9 km

Grafton Town Common and Historic District

Highlight • Historical Site

Grafton is home to a number of historic buildings so while riding through the town there is plenty to look at. It is in the oldest industrialised area in the …

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74.4 km

Silver Lake and Beach

Highlight • Lake

Silver Lake and its town beach are open for swimming, picnicking, hiking and more throughout the summer. A fee is charged for residents for day use or for the season. …

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94.3 km

Roosevelt Farms

Nature Reserve

95.4 km

Sudbury River Reservation

Nature Reserve

95.9 km

Sudbury River

Highlight • River

The Sudbury River is a rather short 32.7-mile-long (52.6 km) tributary of the Concord River. It might be small but it has become a popular walking, hiking, kayaking and biking …

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103 km

Sudbury Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

The Sudbury Reservoir is about 5,000 acres in size and is the emergency backup water supply for Boston. It has numerous large brooks running into it, numerous islands, and is …

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114 km

End point

Train Station

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