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John W. Weeks Footbridge – Storrow Lagoon loop from Newtonville

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John W. Weeks Footbridge – Storrow Lagoon loop from Newtonville

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John W. Weeks Footbridge – Storrow Lagoon loop from Newtonville

02:12

36.7km

120m

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: April 30, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 0 m for 281 m

After 15.9 km for 200 m

After 36.4 km for 281 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.39 km

Charles River Reservation Bike Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Charles River Reservation stretches 20 miles along the Charles River, offering oppertuity for a range of activities from biking, hiking, and boating to picnics and playgrounds. Open from sunrise to sunset, the reservation includes parking areas at sites like Herter Park, Watertown Dam, and Landry Park. Bikers can explore over 20 miles of paved bike paths, enjoy non-motorized boating such as canoeing and kayaking, or participate in sports like basketball, tennis, and football. Facilities include athletic fields, picnic areas, playgrounds, skating rinks, spray decks, and wading pools. The reservation also hosts educational programs, weddings, and public moorings at the Charles River Basin.

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5.14 km

Charles River Greenway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

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 from the Museum of Science to Norumbega Park in Newton, the path passes through Watertown and Waltham, making up part of the planned 3,000-mile East Coast Greenway. A segment named after cardiologist Paul Dudley White highlights his advocacy for preventive medicine, and biking. This mixed-use trail includes picnic tables and allows dogs outside, with scenic loops running along Cambridge, Watertown, and Boston neighborhoods like the West End, Back Bay, and Allston-Brighton.

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7.21 km

Charles River Reservation

Highlight • River

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

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7.89 km

Herter Organic Community Garden

Highlight • Structure

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

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10.4 km

John W. Weeks Footbridge

Highlight • Bridge

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

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13.8 km

Dr. Paul Dudley White Bike Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A well-used bike path takes you from the city center to the rather remote but pretty boathouses of the various universities, which are located along the Charles River.

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14.9 km

Charles River Waterfront at Harvard Bridge

Highlight • River

In addition to the bike, a kayak or a canoe is a good way to explore and enjoy the river (at least if the weather is good)

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15.5 km

Storrow Lagoon

Highlight • River

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 views from both sides, but a canoe trip provides the ultimate experience. This green space along the Charles River is perfect for a peaceful ride, offering a refreshing break from the city.

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36.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.4 km

3.24 km

2.46 km

923 m

603 m

101 m

Surfaces

29.8 km

6.54 km

131 m

129 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Saturday 1 August

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John W. Weeks Footbridge – Storrow Lagoon loop from Newtonville

Charles River Reservation Bike Path

Charles River Greenway

Charles River Reservation

Herter Organic Community Garden

John W. Weeks Footbridge

Dr. Paul Dudley White Bike Path

Charles River Waterfront at Harvard Bridge

Storrow Lagoon

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