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Charles River Greenway Trail

This small section of the Charles River Greenway Trail is an easy 2.3 mile loop hike around the Charles in Newton, MA.

Cross the river at Bridge st in Newton. About half way down the trail is a dam with a 3 - 4 foot waterfall.
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  • Easy 2.3-mile loop trail located in Newton, MA.
  • The trail follows the Charles River as part of the larger Charles River Greenway.
  • Features a small dam with a waterfall approximately halfway through the loop.
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Distance
2.3 mi
Difficulty
Easy
Type
Loop
Est. Time
1.2 hrs
Elev. Gain
369'
Rating
0.0
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Added
April 02, 2017
Updated
November 27, 2017

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Total Change
92'
Ascent
369'
Descent
422'

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Vista / Lookout Point
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  1. Parking

    42.365076, -71.202221
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  2. Main Trailhead

    42.366119, -71.204299
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Hazards

Lyme and Other Tickborne Diseases (CDC)

Availability

Spring

Surface type

Dirt

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