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Middlesex County

John W. Weeks Footbridge – Skyline of Boston loop from Harvard

Bike touring routes & trails

Middlesex County

John W. Weeks Footbridge – Skyline of Boston loop from Harvard

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John W. Weeks Footbridge – Skyline of Boston loop from Harvard

01:14

21.3km

40m

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: April 30, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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5.06 km

Charles River Greenway

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The Charles River Bike Path, also known as the Charles River Greenway, offers a 22-mile paved route connecting Boston to its western suburbs. Following both shores of the Charles River …

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5.90 km

Charles River Reservation Bike Path

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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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10.3 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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11.2 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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11.7 km

John W. Weeks Footbridge

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

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13.7 km

Boston University Bridge

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Iron bridge with a beautiful view of the river and the city but above all with its own bike lanes!

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15.6 km

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

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Famous private research university from 1861, known for its Science & Technology programs.

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8

16.4 km

Skyline of Boston

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Cycling along the Charles River Marina you get some of the best views of the skyline of Boston – and some of the smoothest cycling trails as well.

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21.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.1 km

508 m

427 m

289 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.5 km

2.19 km

438 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 10 June

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34 %

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