Charles River Reservation – Charles River loop from Central

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Charles River Reservation – Charles River loop from Central

Moderate

2.6

(11)

runners

Charles River Reservation – Charles River loop from Central

01:08

10.7km

20m

Running

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

Last updated: October 1, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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5.70 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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5.92 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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6.60 km

Head of the Charles Regatta Finish Line Monument

Highlight • Monument

The finish line of the Head of the Charles regatta, marked by a monument at Herter Park in Allston, signifies the Finish Area Launch Site (FALS), a designated area for launching and recovering crews during the race.

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7.15 km

Charles River Canoe & Kayak – Allston/Brighton

Highlight • Rest Area

Charles River Canoe & Kayak in Allston Brighton is one of a few locations along the river that offers kayak rentals, sales, guided tours, trips, paddling instruction, and kids' camps. With a dock on-site, it is convenient and scenic.

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7.87 km

Charles River

Highlight • River

The Charles River, known as Quinobequin by the indigenous Massachusett people, flows 80 miles from Hopkinton to Boston, winding through 23 cities and towns before reaching its final destination: the …

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8.76 km

Anderson Memorial Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The Anderson Memorial Bridge, often mistaken as the Larz Anderson Bridge, connects Boston's Allston neighborhood to Cambridge. Built on the site of the 1662 Great Bridge, the bridge was rebuilt …

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8.76 km

Anderson Memorial Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The Anderson Memorial Bridge spans the Charles River connecting Allston and Cambridge, Massachusetts. This historic bridge, built in 1912, features Neoclassical design and is a vital transportation link in the area.

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9.30 km