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Fort Independence (Castle Island)

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Location: Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States

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1. Fort Independence loop via Boston Harbor Walk

10.5km

01:05

10m

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

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Up to 3 miles and 330 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Up to 10 miles and 1000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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More than 10 miles or 1000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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2. Running loop from Seaport

8.78km

00:56

30m

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Up to 3 miles and 330 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Intermediate

Up to 10 miles and 1000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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More than 10 miles or 1000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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3. Boston Harbor Walk loop from Andrew

12.9km

01:21

30m

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

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Up to 3 miles and 330 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Intermediate

Up to 10 miles and 1000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

Expert

More than 10 miles or 1000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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oliviakellis

September 14, 2023

Fort Independence, located on Castle Island off of Boston Harbor, is one of the oldest continuously fortified English sites in the US. Dating back to 1634, the fort is now an ideal spot to walk or run while taking in views of the surrounding waters as well as a moment of American history.

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