Spy Pond – Alewife Brook Reservation loop from Waverley

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Spy Pond – Alewife Brook Reservation loop from Waverley

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Spy Pond – Alewife Brook Reservation loop from Waverley

00:50

14.2km

50m

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 8, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.58 km

Alewife Brook Reservation

Highlight • Forest

Alewife Brook Reservation is a 120-acre urban wild in Cambridge and Arlington, Massachusetts, offering a surprising mix of wetlands, woodlands, and paved paths near the Alewife T station. It’s a …

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4.68 km

Yates Pond

Highlight • Lake

It’s a small one

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7.15 km

Uncle Sam Plaza and Samuel Wilson Monument

Highlight • Monument

Uncle Sam Plaza, located in Arlington, Massachusetts, near the Minuteman Bikeway, honors Samuel Wilson, believed to be the inspiration for the national symbol "Uncle Sam." Born on September 13, 1766, …

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8.03 km

Spy Pond

Highlight • Lake

Spy Pond is a 103-acre freshwater kettle pond located in Arlington, Massachusetts. It formed thousands of years ago during the last Ice Age and is part of the Mystic River …

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8.36 km

Minuteman Bikeway Mural, Arlington Center

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

Art, fenced ! is’nt it

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9.61 km

Alewife Brook Reservation

Highlight • Forest

Very close to the city, yet it feels like you're in the middle of the countryside. A visit or stop is definitely worthwhile.

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10.9 km

Fitchburg Railroad Hill Crossing Depot

Highlight • Historical Site

Cycling through history along the paved Fitchburg Cutoff Path, make a stop to appreciate the remnants of the 19th century Fitchburg Hill Crossing Depot site, an important early railroad hub.

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