Walden Pond

A high tide in the spring. Was it this high in 2010?

Thoreau’s Cove at Walden Pond in Concord, Massachusetts, around 1900-1910 and 2020. This pond was made famous by Henry David Thoreau, who wrote his book “Walden” after spending two years living in a cabin here from 1845-1847. His cabin was located about 200 feet from this cove, in the woods in the distance of the scene, and he would frequently come down to this part of the shoreline to bathe and to observe the pond.

When the first photo was taken at the turn of the 20th century, the land around the pond was still privately owned. It was ultimately donated to the state in 1922, and it became the Walden Pond State Reservation. As a result, the landscape here has not changed much since the first photo was taken.

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The summer is waning, but the water is perfect for swimming.

Summer 2023

Walden Pond on a beautiful August day.

A warm day in April 2023.

Walden Pond, Then and Now in Pictures - New England Historical Society Henry David Thoreau's Walden Pond wasn't exactly situated in the wilderness, either then or now. Nearby were railroad tracks, an amusement park, a trailer park and a bathhouse.

August 4, 2022. Not too hot and the water is “just right.”

July 15, 2022. At long last, an afternoon at Walden. The water is a perfect temperature for swimming.

March 5, 2022. The path is still icy. If you plan to saunter, bring your yak tracks. No yak tracks needed if you’d rather swim!

A list from 2017 of beautiful lakes and ponds in Massachusetts.

10 Beautiful Massachusetts Lakes With A Magical Aura About Them These spots are gorgeous in every season.

February 12, 2022.

After yesterday's six inches of snow was delivered, this is the view we have from the Shop this morning. Walden Pond lies across the street and beyond the rail fence, in darkest blue hues, between the trees. The snow shoeing should be great! If you stop by, be sure to pop into the Shop to say hello.

"All is calm." A light dusting of snow at Walden Pond, Concord, Mass., Christmas Eve afternoon, 2021.