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Arnold Arboretum Summit Loop
Urban arboretum loop with varied plant collections and hills.
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Walden Pond Shore Trail
Classic pond loop with historic and natural significance.
Walden Woods Fairyland Pond Loop
Quiet woodland loop with pond scenery near Walden area preserves.
Bruce Freeman Rail Trail Concord Segment
Long paved rail-trail segment with smooth, easy rolling terrain.
About This Trail
A 3.6-mile loop through Harvard’s 281-acre Arnold Arboretum in Jamaica Plain, home to over 15,000 scientifically documented trees and shrubs. Peters Hill, the tallest point at 240 feet, offers views of the Boston skyline amid living collections spanning lilacs, bonsai, and centuries-old specimens.
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