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Alewife Brook Pathway
4.6 ★★★★★ 108 Google reviews · Running trail in Cambridge, Massachusetts · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Alewife Brook Pathway's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
City park with a paved trail suitable for walking, biking, skating, and bird-watching.
What runners say about Alewife Brook Pathway
“The path is paved and well-maintained, and it offers beautiful views of the brook and the surrounding woods.”
“The path is paved and well-maintained, and it offers beautiful views of the brook and the surrounding woods.”
Alewife Brook Pathway is a great place to go for a walk, run, or bike ride. The path is paved and well-maintained, and it offers beautiful views of the brook and the surrounding woods. If you're a birdwatcher, you'll love Alewife Brook Pathway.
The boardwalks and paths of the reconstructed wetlands in the Alewife reservation are a great place to go for a walk or to see nature up close. Everything from great blue herons and muskrats to deer.
Although there’s the constant sound of construction from the area on one side of the bike path, the wetlands walk is lovely and there lots of ducks to see, and not just Mallards.
Nice place to walk and take a break from the office. It changes with the season so there is often something interesting to see. There is a good boardwalk over the swampy areas.
Trail conditions & character
“The path is paved and well-maintained, and it offers beautiful views of the brook and the surrounding woods.”
“The path is paved and well-maintained, and it offers beautiful views of the brook and the surrounding woods.”
Plan your run at Alewife Brook Pathway
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- Websitemass.gov
- Phone+1 617-727-9693
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–10 pm |
Running trails near Cambridge
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
Alewife Brook Reservation
4.7 ★★★★★ 250 reviews
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Alewife Linear Park
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Danehy Park
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Fresh Pond Reservation
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Popular spot for spotting wetland birds & deer with wooded walking routes around a tranquil pond.
Seven Hills Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 102 reviews
Park in Davis Square with a bike path, open space, and music, good for kids.