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John W. Weeks Footbridge – Skyline of Boston loop from Harvard

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John W. Weeks Footbridge – Skyline of Boston loop from Harvard

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John W. Weeks Footbridge – Skyline of Boston loop from Harvard

01:14

21.3km

40m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 30, 2026

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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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Charles River Reservation Bike Path

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Charles River

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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 Atlantic Ocean. Its name means "meandering still water." Before European colonization, native people relied on the river for their daily lives, with settlements at Nonantum (now Newton) and Pigsgusset (now Watertown). Today, the river hosts rowing, canoeing, kayaking, paddleboarding, dragon boating, and sailing.

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Anderson Memorial Bridge

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John W. Weeks Footbridge

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The John W. Weeks Memorial Bridge, commonly known as the Weeks Footbridge, is a pedestrian bridge over the Charles River in Boston, Massachusetts. Completed in June 1927, it connects Harvard University's main campus in Cambridge with the Harvard Business School and athletic facilities in the Allston neighborhood. The Weeks Footbridge is a popular spot for viewing the annual Head of the Charles Regatta, offering spectators a vantage point to watch rowing competitions navigate a challenging bend in the river.

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