Leaves float by on the water's glassy surface, coloring the deep, half-mile pond. The Walden Pond State Reservation welcomes 650,000 visitors a year. The area is perfect for a side trip by car from nearby Boston, or easily accessible via Concord's train station. During the peak summer months, starting with Memorial Day and ending with Labor Day, the park is open from 5 a.m. to 8 p. m. However, calling ahead is recommended because only 1,000 visitors are allowed in per day to protect the fragile environment.
Hours vary during the winter.
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