Biking

  • Nashua River Rail Trail

    The Nashua River Rail Trail is a former railroad right of way that travels 11 miles through the towns of Ayer, Groton, Pepperell and Dunstable. The trail offers a 10-foot wide paved surface for the entire length, and a five-foot wide gravel equestrian path for seven miles of the trail from Groton Center to the New Hampshire boarder in Dunstable. Parking areas in Ayer, Groton and Dunstable. See the website for more info.

  • Minuteman Bikeway

    Runs through the towns of Arlington, Lexington and Bedford. 11 mile rail trail open for biking, in-line skating, walking, jogging and cross-country skiing. Trail is a 12-foot wide paved surface for the entire length. Parking at Bedford, Arlington, Lexington and Cambridge. See the website for more information.

Boating

  • Bare Hill Pond, Harvard. Boating lessons available; sign-up online at Harvard Park & Rec.

  • Bolton Flats, Bolton. Canoeing, access on Still River Rd.

  • Delaney Pond Wildlife Management Area, Stow. Boat ramp and access on Harvard Rd.

  • Mirror Lake, Devens. Small electric motors permitted. Kayaks, canoes, rowboats and paddle boats available for rent. For more information, see the Mirror Lake website.

  • Oxbow National Wildlife Refuge. Canoeing, access on Still River Depot Rd. off of 110.

  • South Bridge Boat House, 496 Main St., Concord. Canoeing & kayaking, rentals available.

  • Walden Pond State Reservation, Rt. 126, Concord. Canoeing.


Golf


Hiking & Walking

The following is a partial list of some of the local conservation lands suitable for walking and hiking.

  • Acton Arboretum, Acton. Main entrance off Taylor Rd.
  • Great Hill Conservation Area, Acton. Access from School St. and Main St.
  • Grassy Pond/Nagog Hill. Access from Newtown Rd. & Nagog Hill Rd.
  • Pratt's Brook, Acton. Access from Parker St., Broadview Ave. and Brewster Ln.
  • Spring Hill/Nashoba Brook, Acton. Access from Wheeler Ln., David Rd., and Spring Hill Rd.
  • Annie Moore Land, Bolton. Off Annie Moore Road.
  • Bolton Flats, Bolton. Parking and access at the red barn on Still River Rd.
  • Bowers Springs, Bolton. Parking off Flanagan Rd.
  • Lime Kiln and Quarry, Bolton. Access off 117.
  • Powderhouse Hill, Bolton. Main St., behind Town Hall.
  • Rattlesnake Hill, Bolton. Access from the Lime Kiln or Harris Farm Land.
  • Vaughn Hills, Bolton. Parking on Woodside Dr., off Vaughn Hill Rd.
  • Black Pond, Harvard. Access from Littleton County Rd.
  • Great Elms, Harvard. Access from Murray Lane.
  • Holy Hill, Harvard. Access from South Shaker Rd.
  • Kaufman Land, Harvard. Access from South Shaker Rd., across from Holy Hill.
  • Old Mill Rd., Harvard. Off Old Mill Rd. near Blanchard Rd.
  • Oxbow National Wildlife Refuge, Harvard. Access from Still River Depot Rd., off Rt. 110
  • Delaney Wildlife Management Area, Stow. Access from Harvard Rd.
  • Flagg Hill Conservation Land, Stow. Parking on West Acton Rd.
  • Marble Hill Natural Area, Stow. Access at Taylor Rd. or Pompositticut School.
  • Town Forest, Stow. Parking at the end of Bradley Lane.

Trail maps for conservation lands in the above towns are available from:

There are also 3.2 miles of trails at Fruitlands Museum. Fee for trails only is $5. Trails are free for Harvard residents during the summer of 2007; go to reception first for a ticket.


Mini-golf


Swimming

  • Bare Hill Pond, Pond Rd., Harvard. Beach stickers required for parking. The cost is $40 for the season. They only accept checks; checks should be made out to "Town of Harvard". Swimming Lessons run June 25-July 21 and July 30-Aug 17. Sign up online at Harvard Park & Rec.


  • Mirror Lake, Devens. Open late June through Labor Day, lifeguards on duty. Beach, swimming lessons, concession stand. Fee for entry is $3/adult and $2/child during the week; $5/adult and $3/child on the weekends, discounted passes available. For more information, see the Mirror Lake website.


  • Pine Bluff Beach, Stow. Open late June through Labor Day, lifeguards on duty. Swimming lessons, picnic areas, playground. Open to residents & non-residents, beach sticker required. Call Stow Recreation Dept., 978-461-1411 or see the town website for more information.


  • Walden Pond State Reservation, Rt. 126, Concord. Beach, bathhouse. See the website for more information.