Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: December 26, 2024

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Upper Charles River Reservation

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Parking

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2.87 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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5.90 km

Watertown Dock

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Watertown Dock, located on the Charles River near the Dr. Paul Dudley White Path, offers access via stairs or ramp to this wooden dock right on the water. This little …

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11.5 km

Sir Richard’s Landing

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Sir Richard's Landing, now known as Gerry's Landing, is where, in June 1630, Sir Richard Saltonstall led a group of English settlers up the Charles River to build one of …

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17.2 km

Skyline of Boston

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Cycling along the Charles River Marina you get some of the best views of the skyline of Boston – and some of the smoothest cycling trails as well.

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18.2 km

Longfellow Bridge

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Do you know what the bridge is called here? Salt and Pepper Bridge! If you look at the architecture of the middle towers, you can understand why this is so.

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19.6 km

Storrow Lagoon

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Storrow Lagoon, a branch of the Charles River, is often speckled in water lilies, making a beautiful spot to explore on foot, by bike, or in a kayak. Bridges offer …

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25.1 km

Dr. Paul Dudley White Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Well maintained and perfectly smooth paved cycling path all along Charles River. For the whole length the cycling path is off the regular roads and therefore suitable for kids and families.

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37.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.6 km

1.84 km

1.32 km

1.23 km

438 m

134 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.6 km

9.03 km

2.63 km

1.23 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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