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Waltham

Charles River Greenway – Blue Heron Bridge loop from Waltham

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Hiking trails & Routes
United States
Massachusetts
Middlesex County
Waltham

Charles River Greenway – Blue Heron Bridge loop from Waltham

Easy

4.6

(4108)

14,422

hikers

Charles River Greenway – Blue Heron Bridge loop from Waltham

01:04

4.18km

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: April 20, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Upper Charles River Reservation

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2.59 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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2.60 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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2.66 km

Charles River Greenway

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One of the best bikeways

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2.83 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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4.18 km

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3.95 km

124 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.40 km

1.04 km

398 m

299 m

< 100 m

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