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Blue Heron Bridge – Charles River Greenway loop from Watertown

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Blue Heron Bridge – Charles River Greenway loop from Watertown

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Blue Heron Bridge – Charles River Greenway loop from Watertown

01:29

5.85km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 5, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Upper Charles River Reservation

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.83 km

Blue Heron Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

From the Blue Heron Bridge on the Charles River Greenway, cyclists are treated to a stunning vista of the serene waterway below. The bridge offers panoramic views of the surrounding …

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3.06 km

Stretching 80 miles from Hopkinton to Boston, the Charles River is a hub of activity, offering kayaking, paddleboarding, and boating opportunities, especially during warmer months. Its banks are lined with …

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3.30 km

Charles River Greenway

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The Charles River Greenway, aka the Charles River Bike Path, runs 23 miles from the Museum of Science in Boston to Norumbega Park in Newton. The path hugs the Charles …

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5.85 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.25 km

568 m

Surfaces

2.37 km

2.10 km

790 m

431 m

121 m

Elevation

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Sunday 10 May

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Blue Heron Bridge – Charles River Greenway loop from Watertown

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