Fresh Pond Reservation Loop Trail

Easy flat trail with pretty views of the pond. Good swimming place for dogs at Little Fresh Pond along the trail. Parking is a little annoying if not a resident.

this is a gem of a hike the mist of an urban area

You have to be a Cambridge resident to go to this park unless you park on the outskirts of the street on Sundays. Otherwise nice trail to walk on a Sunday afternoon. Very dog friendly but most are off leash because they can be.

The nicest bit of nature in this part of town. Bikable but got to keep an eye out for hikers.

Edible plant walk with Boston Young Members AMC.

DONT COME HERE UNLESS YOURE A CAMBRIDGE RESIDENT - there is no parking anywhere for people who arent residents. I wouldnt call this a dog friendly trail. The "trail" around the pond is completely paved (super hot in the summer for paws), and is not suitable for off leash as some people have commented - there are signs everywhere forbidding it, and there are so many bikers on the trail I wouldnt risk it. The actual fresh pond is a water reserve and completely fenced off. halfway through the trail there is a baby pond adjacent to the golf course you will see, and they left a tiny access for dogs to jump in -granted if you are a cambridge resident only. I wouldn't recommend this trail unless you want super easy, paved, no-view, bug ridden walking.

Great walk on a sunny day. Slightly breezy which makes it comfortable. Wouldn’t expect to find it in the middle of such a populated spot but it’s fairly secluded. Not the best for riding bikes as the path is somewhat narrow.

Easy loop with benches and pretty views. Makes for a nice constitutional when in town. Lots of dog walkers, joggers somewhat distracting - but hey, it's in a city.

Very nice stroll with benches along the walkway. Dogs seemed to be allowed off leash

parking is a pain, the pond is chained off and the area around it is not the nicest. would only go here if I lived within a few blocks.

I’m on this trail everyday on weekdays. It’s a beautiful loop that’s fairly easy. Parking inside can be a pain if you aren’t a Cambridge resident. But there’s plenty of street parking if you come from Concord ave. It isn’t a moderate trail; it’s definitely an easy one.

This is a lovely walk around the fenced Fresh Pond reservoir. There’s a cute little dogs-only swimming area at Little Fresh Pond. Dogs are supposed to be on leash the rest of the walk, but unfortunately, most folks ignore that and let their dogs run loose. Not sure why it’s rated moderate here; the main trail is flat as a pancake and paved! A very nice walk for a day when you can’t get out of the city.

Not the biggest fine,but if you are in the area, why not?

As close as you can get to nature without leaving the city. Free parking in the lot with a Cambridge city sticker. Has a "dog beach" in the marsh about halfway through the loop. Lots of dogs off leash if that's a draw, or a drawback, for you!

The Fresh Pond Reservation Loop was a nice walk on a beautiful day. It was good to experience a more secluded area in Cambridge and there were plenty of people utilizing the trail, although it was not crowded. Around 85-90% of the trail is paved.

This is my home base. Not easy to find a closed off space in the city. Lots of dogs, birdwatchers, runners, bikes, etc. four seasons of getting off the roads. Parking is tough for non residents.