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Alewife Brook Reservation – Spy Pond loop from Waverley

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Alewife Brook Reservation – Spy Pond loop from Waverley

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Alewife Brook Reservation – Spy Pond loop from Waverley

00:51

14.3km

50m

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: May 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.58 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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4.69 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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7.16 km

Uncle Sam Plaza and Samuel Wilson Monument

Highlight • Monument

Uncle Sam Plaza, located in Arlington, Massachusetts, near the Minuteman Bikeway, honors Samuel Wilson, believed to be the inspiration for the national symbol "Uncle Sam." Born on September 13, 1766, …

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8.03 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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10.9 km

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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14.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.3 km

1.36 km

704 m

525 m

278 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.9 km

1.29 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Thursday 25 June

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Alewife Brook Reservation – Spy Pond loop from Waverley

Alewife Brook Reservation

Yates Pond

Uncle Sam Plaza and Samuel Wilson Monument

Spy Pond

Fitchburg Railroad Hill Crossing Depot

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