Hazel Brook Conservation Area

Step into literary history and natural tranquility with a walk around the Walden Pond Path, located in Walden Pond State Reservation near Concord, Massachusetts. This iconic loop trail circles the pond made famous by Henry David Thoreau, who lived on its shores and wrote the American classic Walden. Today, the path offers a peaceful and scenic stroll through the woods, attracting walkers, swi...

Park in the small parking area right before the trailhead. *Notice this parking area is small and only fits about 3-4 cars so prepare to find street parking on a busy day. You can punch in the coordinates to a GPS if you need help finding it: 42.4545482, -71.4358192.  The loop is very diverse with numerous kinds of ferns and trees. there are also many side trails that can either shorten your wa...

Note: The campus is currently closed due to COVID-19 restrictions. This is a lake on Wellesley College Campus.  It is easy to get to from just about any direction. Just park and walk toward the lake, and there are paths that will take you there. The easiest place to park (pinned on the map) is just off Washington Street near the end of the Wellesley College Campus as you leave downtown Wellesle...

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Park in the lot on State Park Road (see map) to access the trail. It's a popular trail that is dog-friendly. Pay attention to the trail as at parts it is not well marked.