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Charles River Greenway - Newton to Lederman Park

The Charles River Greenway goes for miles along the Charles River. This stretch is relatively busy during peak hours but offers good views of Boston. It's 9 miles one-way, starting at Watertown Square and ending in Lederman Park. So plan for a 18 mile out-and-back trip.
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Know Before You Go

  • The Charles River Greenway spans 18 miles (out-and-back) between Watertown and Lederman Park.
  • The trail offers scenic views of Boston and follows the Charles River.
  • Expect higher traffic during peak hours along this 9-mile one-way segment.
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Distance
18.0 mi
Difficulty
Easy
Type
Out-and-Back
Est. Time
9 hrs
Elev. Gain
481'
Rating
0.0
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Added
July 12, 2017
Updated
November 27, 2017

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High 45°F
Mostly Sunny
Tonight
Low 36°F
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Wednesday
High 50°F
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Wednesday Night
Low 34°F
Chance Rain Showers
Thursday
High 41°F
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Thursday Night
Low 15°F
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Friday
High 30°F
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Friday Night
Low 24°F
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Saturday
High 43°F
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Sunday
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High 31°F
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Monday Night
Low 18°F
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Total Change
16'
Ascent
481'
Descent
472'

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Hazards

Lyme and Other Tickborne Diseases (CDC)

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All seasons

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