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: January 10, 2025

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9.58 km

Charles River Greenway

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The Charles River Bike Path, also known as the Charles River Greenway, offers a 22-mile paved route connecting Boston to its western suburbs. Following both shores of the Charles River …

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12.8 km

The Watertown-Cambridge Greenway follows an old railway right of way from Fresh Pond into Watertown. The path is fully paved and traffic free, so it is a great way to move through the city or go for a scenic ride.

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22.5 km

Spy Pond

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Spy Pond is a 103-acre freshwater kettle pond located in Arlington, Massachusetts. It formed thousands of years ago during the last Ice Age and is part of the Mystic River …

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26.7 km

Mass Central Rail Trail

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The Mass Central Rail Trail is a planned 104-mile long bike and walking trail. There is currently 54 miles open.

The trail that is open through Boston and Somerville is …

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30.6 km

Somerville Community Path Extension Skybridge

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This two-lane paved multi-use trail extends the Sommerville Community Path all the way into Boston. Here the trail climbs an enclosed skybridge that carries you over the railroad tracks on your way to and from downtown.

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33.9 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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38.1 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.4 km

5.23 km

810 m

303 m

184 m

148 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

28.7 km

8.47 km

582 m

296 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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