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The RiverWalk, Waltham, ML

4.6 ★★★★★ 32 Google reviews · Running trail in Waltham, Massachusetts · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Distance
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Shade
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Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from The RiverWalk, Waltham, ML'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.

Open 24h

What runners say about The RiverWalk, Waltham, ML

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (32 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

This location, off McKenna Playground, is the best to take your elderly parent (with their walker). Convenient parking, benches, and safe, paved walk for your elder.

★★★★★ — Dimitry , Sep 2023

Nice clean open area's for walking, bike riding, & jogging. Plenty if spots for fishing

★★★★☆ — R , Apr 2021

Use the river trail all the time, goes all the way to the museum of science in Boston.

★★★★★ — Matthew , Sep 2020

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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.

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

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find The RiverWalk, Waltham, ML

Charles Riv Greenway, Waltham, MA 02453

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Running trails near Waltham

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

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Landscaper Frederick Olmsted designed the grounds of this 109-acre park with trails & a museum.

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Prospect Hill (Lookout - View of Boston)

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PavedScenic

Park with picnic tables and walking trails, offering Boston views from the hilltop.

1.4 miles away

Upper Charles River Reservation

4.8 ★★★★★ 10 reviews

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1.4 miles away

Auburndale Park

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LoopDog-friendly

Play & picnic areas, trails, tennis courts & a ball field in a tranquil location by the river.

1.8 miles away

Prospect Hill Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 621 reviews

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PavedScenicDog-friendly

Uphill hiking trails (some paved) and roadways lead to scenic overlooks at this hilly park with Boston views, plus a playground, picnic tables and grills.

1.9 miles away

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.