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Charles River Greenway – Blue Heron Bridge loop from Watertown

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Middlesex County

Charles River Greenway – Blue Heron Bridge loop from Watertown

Moderate

4.7

(8515)

8,516

runners

Charles River Greenway – Blue Heron Bridge loop from Watertown

00:39

6.04km

20m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Upper Charles River Reservation

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

1

521 m

Watertown Bridge Over the Charles River

Highlight • Bridge

The Watertown Bridge stretches over the Charles River and connects Watertown Square to Watertown Yard in Massachusetts. Built in 1907, it features pedestrian walkways on both sides and has a …

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2

3.15 km

Charles River Greenway

Highlight • Cycleway

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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3

3.16 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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4

3.21 km

Charles River Greenway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

One of the best bikeways

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5

3.39 km

Charles River Boardwalk View

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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6.04 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.32 km

602 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.16 km

2.16 km

1.11 km

394 m

188 m

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