Walden Pond is a natural landmark best known as the site where Henry David Thoreau lived in a cabin for two years, from 1845 to 1847, and wrote his famous book Walden; or, Life in the Woods. The pond is part of the Walden Pond State Reservation, which covers 335 acres of protected open space. Visitors can enjoy swimming, boating, fishing, hiking, and wildlife watching at the pond, as well as exploring the replica of Thoreau's cabin and the nearby Walden Woods.

Let a visit to Walden Pond bring you back in time to the mid-1800s. Experience the connection with nature that inspired Henry David Thoreau’s Walden. Enjoy a day of swimming, walking around the famous pond, or boating out on the water. Also, be sure to visit the replica of Thoreau’s single-room cabin.

The AllTrails website has descriptions and maps of hikes at Walden Pond.