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The best running trails around Cambridge

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Running around Cambridge is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes around Cambridge—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Last updated: December 6, 2025

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1. Charles River loop from Cambridge via Anderson Memorial Bridge & Charles River Esplanade — Boston, Massachusetts

13.9km

01:29

10m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Fresh Pond Reservation loop from Cambridge Central via Harvard University

11.4km

01:11

40m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Cambridge to Charlestown loop via Bunker Hill

12.7km

01:18

20m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Hatch Memorial Shell loop from Lechmere

7.35km

00:47

10m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Anderson Memorial Bridge – John W. Weeks Footbridges loop from Harvard

10.9km

01:09

20m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best running trails around Cambridge

1. Charles River loop from Cambridge via Anderson Memorial Bridge & Charles River Esplanade — Boston, Massachusetts

2. Fresh Pond Reservation loop from Cambridge Central via Harvard University

3. Cambridge to Charlestown loop via Bunker Hill

4. Hatch Memorial Shell loop from Lechmere

5. Anderson Memorial Bridge – John W. Weeks Footbridges loop from Harvard

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