Walden Pond State Reservation

State park · Middlesex County

Walden Pond State Reservation

State park · Middlesex County

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915 Walden St, Concord, MA 01742

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Site where Thoreau wrote Walden, with clear water, trails  

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915 Walden St, Concord, MA 01742 Get directions

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915 Walden St, Concord, MA 01742 Get directions

+1 978 369 3254
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Features

wheelchair accessible parking lot
wheelchair accessible entrance

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Oct 26, 2025

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Eastern Massachusetts Has Some of the Loveliest Hikes in New England

"An easy roughly two-mile loop around the pond where Henry David Thoreau lived in the 1840s, offering a mix of shoreline walking and short woodland detours, including a replica of Thoreau’s cabin. The site is marked by granite bollards and stones indicating former homestead features, and interpretive signage highlights quotes from Thoreau’s work—making it ideal for history lovers and those who want to connect literature with the landscape." - Madeline Bilis Madeline Bilis Madeline Bilis is a writer, editor, and guidebook author based in New England. She has a soft spot for brutalist buildings and a degree in journalism from Emerson College. She was previously an assistant editor at Travel + Leisure. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

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Cameron Vilain

Google
I grew up in Concord and Walden was our town pond. I came to understand later in life that it is a special spot for people from all across the world. The clear water, ample beach space, and lovingly maintained trails truly make it one of the best ponds I have ever been to.

peter simoneau

Google
Beautiful, peaceful, somewhat spiritual walk around the pond. I would recommend getting there in the morning if that’s the desired experience. I’m guessing it gets a bit busier later. Two notes: RWE cabin is long gone and a stone marker shows where it once stood. Parking is $30/car for out of state drivers ($10/in state).

Todd Lefebvre

Google
Nice trails but super crowded and 30. for parking for visitors...beautiful lake though..

Patricia Alexander

Google
I'm so glad I came to Walden Pond. The trip around was indeed a very easy trail. There was a layer of ice under the two inches of snow today, but even though I only brought tennis shoes, I only fell once! Haha. My goal was zero, but hey. I recommend the loop!

Valla Buddemeyer

Google
I absolutely loved this historical area. We went on a cool and rainy day and had the park almost to ourselves, which gave a feeling of how Henry David Thoreau must have felt in the peace and solitude of living there. We visited on March 24th, and the ranger was so friendly and let us watch a movie made by Ken Burns, which was a perfect start to the visit. Then he walked us to the cabin and gave us a personal tour. It was a nice touch!

Xavier K

Google
I visited Walden Pond while I was in the Boston area. This place is unique, serene, and peaceful, perfect for hiking, swimming, or relaxing. We hiked around the lake in late June. We also visited Henry David Thoreau’s small house and the original site where this famous writer lived and wrote American classics in the 1800s, seeking to liberate his soul. His desires from the 1800s convey strong messages to people living in the 21st century. I need to find a place where I can liberate myself these days.

DrDap

Google
Great bit of paradise just minutes out of Boston. Downsides: Parking difficult on nice days Overcrowded beach area on nice days Plenty of mosquitoes on hot humid Summer days.

Martin González

Google
Beautiful and serene lake for water recreation or quiet reflection. Take advantage of video presentation on life and experience of Henry Thoreau at park visitor center.