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Alewife Brook Reservation – Spy Pond loop from Alewife

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Alewife Brook Reservation – Spy Pond loop from Alewife

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Alewife Brook Reservation – Spy Pond loop from Alewife

01:30

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

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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187 m

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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291 m

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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297 m

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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1.85 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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2.72 km

Uncle Sam Plaza and Samuel Wilson Monument

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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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4.41 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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5.85 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.62 km

188 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.19 km

402 m

188 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 12 May

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Alewife Brook Reservation – Spy Pond loop from Alewife

Yates Pond

Alewife Brook Reservation

Alewife Brook Reservation

Spy Pond

Uncle Sam Plaza and Samuel Wilson Monument

Minuteman Bikeway Mural, Arlington Center

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