John W. Weeks Footbridge – Charles River loop from Harvard

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John W. Weeks Footbridge – Charles River loop from Harvard

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John W. Weeks Footbridge – Charles River loop from Harvard

01:15

4.94km

10m

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: July 18, 2026

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Train Station

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788 m

John W. Weeks Footbridge

Highlight • Bridge

lets walk over this bridge and have a look around the water and the city. Really nice

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1.31 km

Anderson Memorial Bridge

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The Anderson Memorial Bridge, often mistaken as the Larz Anderson Bridge, connects Boston's Allston neighborhood to Cambridge. Built on the site of the 1662 Great Bridge, the bridge was rebuilt …

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1.32 km

The Anderson Memorial Bridge spans the Charles River connecting Allston and Cambridge, Massachusetts. This historic bridge, built in 1912, features Neoclassical design and is a vital transportation link in the area.

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2.21 km

Charles River

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The Charles River, known as Quinobequin by the indigenous Massachusett people, flows 80 miles from Hopkinton to Boston, winding through 23 cities and towns before reaching its final destination: the …

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2.87 km

Sir Richard’s Landing

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Sir Richard's Landing, now known as Gerry's Landing, is where, in June 1630, Sir Richard Saltonstall led a group of English settlers up the Charles River to build one of …

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4.87 km