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Charles River Reservation Trail

Distance:
7.3 Miles / 11.7 km
Type:
Out-and-Back
Difficulty:
Easy
Time to Hike:
3 hours, ~39 minutes
Features:
Surface Type:
Semi-Paved
Park:
Charles River Reservation
Town:
Waltham, Massachusetts
Directions:
400 California Street, Newton, MA, United States
42.364543, -71.204905
Added:
July 07, 2017
Updated:
January 23, 2020
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78 '

Total Change
308 '

Ascent
308 '

Descent

This section of the Charles River Reservation Trail is an easy 7.3-mile out-and-back trail that runs adjacent to the Charles River. The trail itself is partially paved but you can ride the entire length with a road bike.

This trail is open year round but will have snow on it in the winter.

Popularity
This trail is highly trafficked during the warmer months. Moderate to light traffic during the colder months.

Pets
Dogs are allowed if leashed and their waste must be carried out by the hiker.

Biking
Biking is permitted along this trail.

Explore 30 trails near Waltham, MA
  1. Parking

    42.364543, -71.204905
  2. Main Trailhead

    42.361654, -71.25892
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Hazards

Ticks - Lyme Disease More Info (CDC)

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Trail Guide By:
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7.3 miles / 11.7 km
Trail added
July 07, 2017
Hiked on
July 07, 2017
Updated on
January 23, 2020

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