North Reservoir – Cambridge Common loop from Harvard

North Reservoir – Cambridge Common loop from Harvard

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North Reservoir – Cambridge Common loop from Harvard

01:49

26.8km

200m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 13, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 8.67 km for 102 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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411 m

Harvard University

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Harvard is one of the most famous universities in the world. Founded in 1936, it's the oldest university in the US.

The university covers a huge area of 5,457 acres …

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759 m

Harvard‑Epworth United Methodist Church

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The historic Harvard-Epworth United Methodist Church is located near Harvard Square in Cambridge, MA. The church's Gothic Revival architecture and stained-glass windows make it a visually striking landmark near the famous university.

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11.3 km

Reservoir Trail

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Open all year round, from dawn to dusk. The 2375 acres of the Middlesex Fells Reservation provide a welcoming retreat for city dwellers and a suitable terrain for hikers, horse …

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12.3 km

North Reservoir

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North Reservoir in Middlesex Fells Reservation is one of three reservoirs in the area, used as a source of drinking water. While access to swimming in the reservoirs is restricted, …

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15.8 km

Mountain Bike Loop

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Between, lakes and trails, forests and paths, here is one of the bike paths of Middlessex fells State Park.

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17.5 km

Fire roads around Pasture hill

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The official route "Mountain bike Loop” mostly follows fire roads – not necessarily the most demanding trails, but nature is definitely great.

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26.2 km

Cambridge Common Monuments

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Cambridge Common is a historic public park near Harvard Square. Covering about 16 acres, the park features wide walking paths, a playground, open green spaces, and shaded areas, making it …

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26.3 km

Cambridge Common

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Cambridge Common is a historic public park near Harvard Square. Covering about 16 acres, the park features wide walking paths, a playground, open green spaces, and shaded areas, making it …

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26.8 km

End point

Train Station

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