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Charles River Reservation
4.7 ★★★★★ 620 Google reviews · Running trail in Boston, Massachusetts · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Charles River Reservation'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.
This urban park located along the river features paved paths for walking, running & skating.
What runners say about Charles River Reservation
“This place is incredible, you will have a beautiful view of the city, with long bike paths, and you can also rent kayaks.”
“Great trail for a walk, jog, run, stroll, etc.”
Nice place to relax and see Jehovah God's beautiful creation. There's a bike path and or you can paddle board and or kayak.
This place is incredible, you will have a beautiful view of the city, with long bike paths, and you can also rent kayaks.
It’s a nice place and one of the best spot to hangout with the view of Charles. Bike, job, run or walk - it’s got nice paved road Summer - kayak, canoe and rowing start point (there’s a kayak/canoe rental too)
Great place for a view, to run, and to relax. I was there for the Red Bull FlugTag. The place was packed. The even became quite repetitive and became boring.
Trail conditions & character
“This place is incredible, you will have a beautiful view of the city, with long bike paths, and you can also rent kayaks.”
“good parking available, but I wish there was more signage about what direction to go and where things are/mile markers perhaps?”
“Bike, job, run or walk - it’s got nice paved road Summer - kayak, canoe and rowing start point (there’s a kayak/canoe rental too)”
Plan your run at Charles River Reservation
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Websitemass.gov
- Phone+1 617-727-4708
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–6:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–6:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–6:30 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–6:30 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–6:30 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–6:30 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–6:30 pm |
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