South Natick Dam and Park – Charles River Dam and Weir loop from Wellesley Square

Routes

Mountain biking trails

South Natick Dam and Park – Charles River Dam and Weir loop from Wellesley Square

Moderate

4.9

(7204)

16,032

riders

South Natick Dam and Park – Charles River Dam and Weir loop from Wellesley Square

02:04

29.8km

220m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 1.47 km for 60 m

After 1.97 km for 60 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

1.75 km

Lake Waban

Highlight • Lake

Lake Waban in Wellesley, is a picturesque 59-acre lake surrounded by Wellesley College. It offers scenic beauty and recreational opportunities.

Tip by

4.39 km

South Natick Dam and Park

Highlight • Monument

The South Natick Dam, or Charles River Dam, is a very small but picturesque flood control structure on the Charles River in Boston. There is also a small park adjacent …

Tip by

4.66 km

Charles River Dam and Weir

Highlight • Structure

A useful place to stop for a break is "the Charles River Coffee House" , just up the street from the river.

Tip by

15.2 km

Lake Street

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A tranquil escape from the busy traffic, this country road provides some easy rollers to enjoy the natural beauty of the area. Make sure to check Farm Pond for nice picturesque scenery.

Tip by

21.8 km

Mumford Wildlife Forest

Nature Reserve

22.2 km

Pegan Hill Preserve

Highlight • Forest

Beautiful open space after a good climb

Tip by

22.7 km

Pegan Hill Reservation

Highlight • Forest

Pegan Hill Reservation is an area of woodland habitat that holds a rich history. It is the ancestral home of the Massachussett tribe also known as the Pegan Indians.

As …

Tip by

26.9 km

Susan Lee Memorial Sanctuary

Nature Reserve

27.7 km

Waban Arch Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

This is a beautiful 9-arch, 145-year-old stone bridge that spans Waban Brook in Wesselley.

You'll be travelling over the bridge so you won't be able to catch a glimpse of …

Tip by

29.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types