Great Blue Hill Summit – Harvest River Bridge loop from Cedar Grove

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Great Blue Hill Summit – Harvest River Bridge loop from Cedar Grove

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Great Blue Hill Summit – Harvest River Bridge loop from Cedar Grove

01:48

28.9km

250m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 11, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Neponset River Reservation

Blue Hills Reservation

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.68 km

Neponset River Reservation

Highlight • River

Neponset River Reservation is a nature lover's paradise in the Boston area. With scenic trails, wetlands, and riverfront views, this hidden gem offers a peaceful retreat from the bustling city.

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7.22 km

A nice little alternative to riding along Unquity. Dirt and mud, but never too wet, even though there's wetlands either side. Connect this with Pope's Pond (just to the north) to avoid a lot of the traffic!

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11.4 km

Houghton's Pond

Highlight • Beach

A beautiful light sand beach, crystal clear water, picnic benches and shady trees, Houghton's Pond is the perfect place for a relaxing day or the end of a trailrun in …

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11.8 km

Houghton's Pond

Highlight • Lake

Houghton's Pond is close to the most popular trailhead and parking area within the Blue Hills Reservation. This is a popular spot, so you'll likely have to share the trail. …

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15.4 km

Summit Road

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Summit Road is a popular route up to Great Blue Hill. It winds through the wooded Blue Hill Reservation. The route is also popular with hikers and runners, so make …

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16.6 km

View of Boston from Great Blue Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Whilst Great Blue Hill is the tallest of the 22 hills in the Blue Hills Chain, it is only a moderate climb from the main road, making it achievable for …

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16.7 km

Great Blue Hill Summit

Highlight • Summit

Ride your bike up the Big Blue Hill, and get a few minutes rest, and the view as a reward!

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25.2 km

Harvest River Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

This bridge that offers a beautiful view of the Neponset River is extremely unusual. Structurally, it can be classified as an arched bridge. It has only four or five hangers connecting the arch structure to the apron.

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