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Charles River Reservation Trail

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.
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Know Before You Go

  • The Charles River Reservation Trail in Waltham, MA is a 7.3-mile out-and-back trail suitable for road bikes.
  • The trail is accessible year-round, but expect snow in the winter and higher traffic during warmer months.
  • Dogs are allowed on the trail if leashed, and owners are responsible for cleaning up after them.
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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
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Added
July 07, 2017
Updated
January 23, 2020

Weather Forecast

Overnight
Low 5°F
Mostly Cloudy
Sunday
High 29°F
Heavy Snow
Sunday Night
Low 20°F
Heavy Snow
Monday
High 29°F
Light Snow
Monday Night
Low 9°F
Light Snow Likely
Tuesday
High 22°F
Mostly Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low 5°F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High 23°F
Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low 5°F
Mostly Cloudy
Thursday
High 20°F
Partly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low 3°F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High 22°F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low 6°F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High 26°F
Mostly Sunny

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Total Change
78'
Ascent
308'
Descent
308'

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Features

Vista / Lookout Point
Dogs
Water Source
Biking

Points of interest

  1. Parking

    42.364543, -71.204905
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  2. Main Trailhead

    42.361654, -71.25892
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Safety information

For your own safety: plan ahead, let someone know where you'll be, and hike at your own risk.

Hazards

Lyme and Other Tickborne Diseases (CDC)

Availability

All seasons

Surface type

Semi-Paved

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