Charles River Reservation Trail
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.
Know Before You Go
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- Distance
- 7.3 mi
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Type
- Out-and-Back
- Est. Time
- 3.7 hrs
- Elev. Gain
- 308'
- Rating
- 0.0
- Added
- July 07, 2017
- Updated
- January 23, 2020
Weather Forecast
Tonight
Low
67°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High
91°F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low
65°F
Clear
Sunday
High
93°F
Mostly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low
63°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
Monday
High
82°F
Chance Rain Showers
Monday Night
Low
58°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High
81°F
Mostly Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low
59°F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High
83°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Wednesday Night
Low
61°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Thursday
High
85°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thursday Night
Low
65°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Juneteenth
High
87°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Total Change
78 ft.
24 m
24 m
Ascent
308 ft.
94 m
94 m
Descent
308 ft.
94 m
94 m
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Features
- Vista / Lookout Point
- Dogs
- Water Source
- Biking
Points of interest
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Parking
42.364543, -71.204905 -
Main Trailhead
42.361654, -71.25892
Safety information
For your own safety: plan ahead, let someone know where you'll be, and hike at your own risk.
Availability
All seasons
Surface type
Semi-Paved
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