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Alewife Brook Reservation – Alewife Brook Reservation loop from Alewife Brook Reservation

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Alewife Brook Reservation – Alewife Brook Reservation loop from Alewife Brook Reservation

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Alewife Brook Reservation – Alewife Brook Reservation loop from Alewife Brook Reservation

01:40

6.60km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 28, 2026

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1.09 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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2.34 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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5.36 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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5.47 km

Yates Pond

Highlight • Lake

This picturesque pond in the Alewife Brook Reservation is visible from the Minuteman Bikeway and is one of the first things you can see coming out of the Alewife Station.

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6.60 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.16 km

803 m

590 m

Surfaces

4.07 km

1.10 km

765 m

255 m

200 m

153 m

Elevation

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Alewife Brook Reservation – Alewife Brook Reservation loop from Alewife Brook Reservation

Alewife Brook Reservation

Fitchburg Railroad Hill Crossing Depot

Alewife Brook Reservation

Yates Pond

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