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Long Walk

Along the Charles River Walkway
Moody Street to Watertown Square (by foot and MBTA bus)

 

This walk is about 4 miles long. It starts (or ends) with a bus ride from Watertown Square to Moody Street in Waltham. Except for one detour, all of the route is on the Riverwalk.

Alternate trips:
 
     

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Begin by taking the MBTA 70/70A bus from Watertown Square to Moody Street in Waltham. The bus runs frequently, but you may want to consult the schedule.

Alternately, you could park your car and start walking in Waltham, and take the bus back from Watertown Square at the end.

  
     
Refreshments and diversions of all kinds are available on Moody Street. Kids won't want to miss The Construction Site, right next to the bridge.  
     
On the north side of the river, a new entrance to the Riverwalk is under construction. Enter this path, with the Charles on your right.  
     

Proceed along the edge of the river to a footbridge.

Or, stop for a visit first at the Charles River Museum of Industry.

  
     
Turn left on the sidewalk that borders a parking lot. At the end of the parking lot, continue up Cooper Street. Turn left on Pine Street.  
     
Turn left on Elm Street.  
     
Cross the street, and enter the Riverwalk.  
     
Cross Newton Street and continue on the Riverwalk.  
     
Cross the river on Farwell Street.  
     
Enter the Riverwalk again.  
     
Cross the Blue Heron Bridge.  
     
The path ends on California Street.  
     
Follow the heron footprints on the sidewalk, turning left across the Bridge Street bridge. Walk past the site of the Bemis Dam.  
     
Cross the street and enter the Riverwalk.  
     
If you have a longer trip in mind, you can follow the signs for the East Coast Greenway, which eventually will lead from Maine to Florida.  
     
Bear right onto a dirt path as the trail approaches a swimming pool.  
     

The walkway ends at Galen Street in Watertown Square.

If you're in the mood for more, the Paul Dudley White Bike Path extends from here to the Science Museum in downtown Boston.

 
     

 

 
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