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Esplanade Cycling and Trekking Path
4.9 ★★★★★ 28 Google reviews · Running trail in Boston, Massachusetts · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Esplanade Cycling and Trekking Path'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.
What runners say about Esplanade Cycling and Trekking Path
“The cycling and trekking path is perfectly paved, incredibly scenic, and offers jaw-dropping views of the Back Bay skyline on one side and Cambridge on the other.”
If you want the ultimate Boston vibe, grab a bike or lace up your sneakers and head to the Charles River Esplanade. The cycling and trekking path is perfectly paved, incredibly scenic, and offers jaw-dropping views of the Back Bay skyline on one side and Cambridge on the other.
Went here to watch an away game for the Red Sox and took a short walk on the trails which were beautiful. The geese seem very used to people nearby but, would recommend not walking up to them.
Rode my bike from watertown to the Esplanade today. There's a fairly wide bike path with yellow dotted lines. There's also a waterway with lily pads and flowers and footbridge. Very beautiful
Trail conditions & character
“The cycling and trekking path is perfectly paved, incredibly scenic, and offers jaw-dropping views of the Back Bay skyline on one side and Cambridge on the other.”
Plan your run at Esplanade Cycling and Trekking Path
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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.
- Websiteesplanade.org
- Phone(617) 227-0365
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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