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Charles River Greenway – Blue Heron Bridge loop from Brandeis/Roberts

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Charles River Greenway – Blue Heron Bridge loop from Brandeis/Roberts

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Charles River Greenway – Blue Heron Bridge loop from Brandeis/Roberts

02:28

23.6km

70m

Running

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

Last updated: July 10, 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

Train Station

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2.83 km

View of the Charles River

Highlight • River

From this part of the Charles River Greenway, crossing onto Moody Street, you're treated to sweeping views of the Charles River—the river that powered America’s first integrated textile mill in Waltham during the Industrial Revolution.

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5.17 km

Charles River Boardwalk View

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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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5.20 km

Charles River Greenway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

One of the best bikeways

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5.40 km

Blue Heron Bridge

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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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5.41 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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13.7 km

Charles River Reservation Bike Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Charles River Reservation stretches 20 miles along the Charles River, offering oppertuity for a range of activities from biking, hiking, and boating to picnics and playgrounds. Open from sunrise …

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15.5 km

Watertown Dock on the Charles River

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Watertown Dock, located on the Charles River near the Dr. Paul Dudley White Path, offers access via stairs or ramp to this wooden dock right on the water. This little …

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15.7 km

Watertown Bridge Over the Charles River

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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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23.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.1 km

819 m

709 m

518 m

456 m

Surfaces

9.78 km

7.96 km

2.15 km

1.57 km

1.37 km

775 m

Elevation

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Today

Sunday 23 August

24°C

17°C

67 %

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Charles River Greenway – Blue Heron Bridge loop from Brandeis/Roberts

View of the Charles River

Charles River Boardwalk View

Charles River Greenway

Blue Heron Bridge

Charles River Greenway

Charles River Reservation Bike Path

Watertown Dock on the Charles River

Watertown Bridge Over the Charles River

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