Fresh Pond - Trail Running
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Summary
Fresh Pond Reservation in Cambridge, MA not only provides the beauty of nature, and a little history, but also a road that encircles Fresh Pond reservation which provides the ideal place for walking, biking, and most of all trail running.
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Distance
2.5 miles
The trail is a continuous loop around Fresh Pond.
Destination Distance From Downtown
4.7 miles
Difficulty
2 of 5 diamonds
Although the loop is 2.25 miles long, it is mostly paved and mostly flat terrain.
Time To Complete
0 hours
The average person could probably finish the 2.25 mile loop within 20 minutes. The loop is fairly flat and easy.
Seasonality
All Seasons
The best season to experience this trail is in the Summer, Fall and Spring. In the Winter it may be a slushy mess.
Dog Friendly
Yes
Fees Permits
No
Much of the parking around the pond is residential parking only. However, there is some parking at Alewife and the Cambridge Water Department.
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