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Charles River – John W. Weeks Footbridge loop from Brighton

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Charles River – John W. Weeks Footbridge loop from Brighton

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Charles River – John W. Weeks Footbridge loop from Brighton

02:57

11.6km

30m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 5, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.00 km

Charles River Reservation

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

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2.91 km

Head of the Charles Regatta Finish Line Monument

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The finish line of the Head of the Charles regatta, marked by a monument at Herter Park in Allston, signifies the Finish Area Launch Site (FALS), a designated area for launching and recovering crews during the race.

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4.15 km

Charles River

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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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5.18 km

Harvard Business School

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The university is considered to be the most prestigious education in the field of business. Less than 1,000 students complete the course each year, and 99.5% complete it successfully.

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5.65 km

John W. Weeks Footbridge

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lets walk over this bridge and have a look around the water and the city. Really nice

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6.34 km

Anderson Memorial Bridge

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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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6.35 km

Anderson Memorial Bridge

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The Anderson Memorial Bridge spans the Charles River connecting Allston and Cambridge, Massachusetts. This historic bridge, built in 1912, features Neoclassical design and is a vital transportation link in the area.

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11.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.7 km

844 m

111 m

Surfaces

7.26 km

1.56 km

1.26 km

777 m

453 m

264 m

Elevation

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Charles River – John W. Weeks Footbridge loop from Brighton

Charles River Reservation

Head of the Charles Regatta Finish Line Monument

Charles River

Harvard Business School

John W. Weeks Footbridge

Anderson Memorial Bridge

Anderson Memorial Bridge

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