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Alewife Brook Reservation – Spy Pond loop from Mount Auburn Cemetery

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Alewife Brook Reservation – Spy Pond loop from Mount Auburn Cemetery

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Alewife Brook Reservation – Spy Pond loop from Mount Auburn Cemetery

01:22

13.2km

40m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 28, 2026

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2.53 km

Fitchburg Railroad Hill Crossing Depot

Highlight • Historical Site

Cycling through history along the paved Fitchburg Cutoff Path, make a stop to appreciate the remnants of the 19th century Fitchburg Hill Crossing Depot site, an important early railroad hub.

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3.78 km

Alewife Brook Reservation

Highlight • Forest

Very close to the city, yet it feels like you're in the middle of the countryside. A visit or stop is definitely worthwhile.

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5.33 km

Spy Pond

Highlight • Lake

Spy Pond is a 103-acre freshwater kettle pond located in Arlington, Massachusetts. It formed thousands of years ago during the last Ice Age and is part of the Mystic River …

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6.20 km

Uncle Sam Plaza and Samuel Wilson Monument

Highlight • Monument

Uncle Sam Plaza, located in Arlington, Massachusetts, near the Minuteman Bikeway, honors Samuel Wilson, believed to be the inspiration for the national symbol "Uncle Sam." Born on September 13, 1766, …

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8.07 km

Minuteman Bikeway Mural, Arlington Center

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

The Minuteman Commuter Bikeway is a 10-mile paved trail connecting Cambridge, Arlington, Lexington, and Bedford in Massachusetts. It’s a flat, well-maintained route, ideal for a smooth riding through historic sites and colorful graffitis.

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9.33 km

Yates Pond

Highlight • Lake

This picturesque pond in the Alewife Brook Reservation is visible from the Minuteman Bikeway and is one of the first things you can see coming out of the Alewife Station.

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9.44 km

Alewife Brook Reservation

Highlight • Forest

Alewife Brook Reservation is a 120-acre urban wild in Cambridge and Arlington, Massachusetts, offering a surprising mix of wetlands, woodlands, and paved paths near the Alewife T station. It’s a …

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13.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.0 km

188 m

Surfaces

8.10 km

4.01 km

687 m

188 m

Elevation

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Friday 10 July

31°C

21°C

41 %

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Alewife Brook Reservation – Spy Pond loop from Mount Auburn Cemetery

Fitchburg Railroad Hill Crossing Depot

Alewife Brook Reservation

Spy Pond

Uncle Sam Plaza and Samuel Wilson Monument

Minuteman Bikeway Mural, Arlington Center

Yates Pond

Alewife Brook Reservation

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