John W. Weeks Footbridge – Charles River Greenway loop from Boston College

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John W. Weeks Footbridge – Charles River Greenway loop from Boston College

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John W. Weeks Footbridge – Charles River Greenway loop from Boston College

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29.0km

110m

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

Your route passes through protected areas

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Upper Charles River Reservation

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.81 km

Boston University Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Iron bridge with a beautiful view of the river and the city but above all with its own bike lanes!

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7.84 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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8.36 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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9.62 km

View of the Charles River and the Eliot Bridge

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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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9.93 km

Charles River Canoe & Kayak – Allston/Brighton

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Charles River Canoe & Kayak in Allston Brighton is one of a few locations along the river that offers kayak rentals, sales, guided tours, trips, paddling instruction, and kids' camps. With a dock on-site, it is convenient and scenic.

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10.5 km

Herter Organic Community Garden

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A sustainable and ecologically run allotment association in the middle of Boston. There is also a small event stage nearby.

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15.4 km

Watertown Bridge Over the Charles River

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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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20.8 km

Charles River Greenway

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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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29.0 km

End point

Train Station

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