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Spy Pond – Alewife Brook Reservation loop from Belmont

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Spy Pond – Alewife Brook Reservation loop from Belmont

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4.6

(4495)

10,376

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Spy Pond – Alewife Brook Reservation loop from Belmont

02:07

8.35km

20m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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78 m

Fitchburg Railroad Hill Crossing Depot

Highlight • Historical Site

Cycling through history along the paved Fitchburg Cutoff Path, make a stop to appreciate the remnants of the 19th century Fitchburg Hill Crossing Depot site, an important early railroad hub.

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1.32 km

Alewife Brook Reservation

Highlight • Forest

Alewife Brook Reservation is a 120-acre urban wild in Cambridge and Arlington, Massachusetts, offering a surprising mix of wetlands, woodlands, and paved paths near the Alewife T station. It’s a …

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1.43 km

Yates Pond

Highlight • Lake

This picturesque pond in the Alewife Brook Reservation is visible from the Minuteman Bikeway and is one of the first things you can see coming out of the Alewife Station.

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3.02 km

Spy Pond

Highlight • Lake

Spy Pond is a 103-acre freshwater kettle pond located in Arlington, Massachusetts. It formed thousands of years ago during the last Ice Age and is part of the Mystic River …

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5.51 km

Minuteman Bikeway Mural, Arlington Center

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

The Minuteman Commuter Bikeway is a 10-mile paved trail connecting Cambridge, Arlington, Lexington, and Bedford in Massachusetts. It’s a flat, well-maintained route, ideal for a smooth riding through historic sites and colorful graffitis.

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6.73 km

Alewife Brook Reservation

Highlight • Forest

Very close to the city, yet it feels like you're in the middle of the countryside. A visit or stop is definitely worthwhile.

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8.35 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.00 km

188 m

104 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.98 km

535 m

442 m

188 m

107 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Thursday 25 June

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Spy Pond – Alewife Brook Reservation loop from Belmont

Fitchburg Railroad Hill Crossing Depot

Alewife Brook Reservation

Yates Pond

Spy Pond

Minuteman Bikeway Mural, Arlington Center

Alewife Brook Reservation

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