Charles River Greenway – Charles River Greenway loop from West Newton

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Charles River Greenway – Charles River Greenway loop from West Newton

Easy

4.9

(2099)

18,709

riders

Charles River Greenway – Charles River Greenway loop from West Newton

01:40

26.7km

70m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 1, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 5.01 km for 117 m

Dismount required: • May-September (otherwise open)

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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9.82 km

Charles River Reservation

Highlight • River

The Charles River Reservation is a scenic urban escape in Boston, offering tranquil riverbanks, recreational opportunities, and lush green spaces.

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11.3 km

View of the Charles River and the Eliot Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

On this side of the river there are many benches with a great view of the water, which invite you to reflect and dream. Dear cyclists, take this opportunity and take a short break.

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11.7 km

The Charles River, known as Quinobequin by the indigenous Massachusett people, flows 80 miles from Hopkinton to Boston, winding through 23 cities and towns before reaching its final destination: the …

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12.6 km

Anderson Memorial Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The Anderson Memorial Bridge, often mistaken as the Larz Anderson Bridge, connects Boston's Allston neighborhood to Cambridge. Built on the site of the 1662 Great Bridge, the bridge was rebuilt …

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17.2 km

Charles River Greenway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Charles River Bike Path, also known as the Charles River Greenway, offers a 22-mile paved route connecting Boston to its western suburbs. Following both shores of the Charles River …

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18.0 km

Charles River Reservation Bike Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Charles River Reservation stretches 20 miles along the Charles River, offering oppertuity for a range of activities from biking, hiking, and boating to picnics and playgrounds. Open from sunrise …

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19.8 km

Watertown Bridge Over the Charles River

Highlight • Bridge

The Watertown Bridge stretches over the Charles River and connects Watertown Square to Watertown Yard in Massachusetts. Built in 1907, it features pedestrian walkways on both sides and has a …

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22.6 km

Charles River Greenway

Highlight • Cycleway

The Charles River Greenway, aka the Charles River Bike Path, runs 23 miles from the Museum of Science in Boston to Norumbega Park in Newton. The path hugs the Charles …

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26.7 km

End point

Train Station

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