Each map marker represents a trailhead or entrance to one of the walks or rides we’ve documented. Click a marker to read a brief description. Then click the title or “read more” link to get the full details.
A Highly Unofficial Route on Connections to the Upper Falls Greenway
The Upper Falls Greenway is a one-mile converted rail trail that extends from Newton Highlands to Newton Upper Falls, with a spur trail connecting to Needham Street. In the coming … Read more
Along the Charles River Path: Loop from Watertown Square to Moody Street
This loop walk or bike ride is about 7 miles long. Almost all of the route is on the Charles River Path, with just a couple of sidewalk detours. You … Read more
Along the Charles River Path: Loop from Watertown Square to Auburndale
This route is about 13 miles long. You can start the trip at any point along the loop. The description below starts from Bridge Street and heads west. Parking is … Read more
Along the Charles River Path: Moody Street to Watertown Square (by foot and bus)
This walk is about 4 miles long. It starts (or ends) with a bus ride from Watertown Square to Moody Street in Waltham. The walking portion of this trip is … Read more
Aqueducts Loop
The 2026 edition of the Newton Conservators Trail Guide includes an 18″ x 24″ map showing the routes of seven “Long Walks” that pass through multiple parks and other open … Read more
Charles River in Watertown and Newton
The 2026 edition of the Newton Conservators Trail Guide includes an 18″ x 24″ map showing the routes of seven “Long Walks” that pass through multiple parks and other open … Read more
Charles River to Newton Centre
The 2026 edition of the Newton Conservators Trail Guide includes an 18″ x 24″ map showing the routes of seven “Long Walks” that pass through multiple parks and other open … Read more
Chestnut Hill: Reservoirs, Museums, and Scenic Views
The 2026 edition of the Newton Conservators Trail Guide includes an 18″ x 24″ map showing the routes of seven “Long Walks” that pass through multiple parks and other open … Read more
Chestnut Hill: Reservoirs, Museums, and Scenic Views
The 2026 edition of the Newton Conservators Trail Guide includes an 18″ x 24″ map showing the routes of seven “Long Walks” that pass through multiple parks and other open … Read more
Edmands Park, Bullough’s Pond, & City Hall Ponds
The 2026 edition of the Newton Conservators Trail Guide includes an 18″ x 24″ map showing the routes of seven “Long Walks” that pass through multiple parks and other open … Read more
Edmands Park, Bullough’s Pond, & City Hall Ponds
The 2026 edition of the Newton Conservators Trail Guide includes an 18″ x 24″ map showing the routes of seven “Long Walks” that pass through multiple parks and other open … Read more
Newton Centre to the Malls
The 2026 edition of the Newton Conservators Trail Guide includes an 18″ x 24″ map showing the routes of seven “Long Walks” that pass through multiple parks and other open … Read more
Riverside Walk All Year
Cautions: This walk is not suitable for young children, because it covers several unofficial trails, including some scrambling over a brush-covered former railroad bed. This version of the route avoids … Read more
Riverside Walk Winter Loop
Cautions: This walk is not suitable for young children, because it covers several unofficial trails, including some scrambling over a brush-covered former railroad bed, as well as walking along a … Read more
The Charles River in South Newton and Boston: Blue Heron Trail to Millennium Park
This 4.3 mile round-trip walk begins and ends at the end of Sawmill Brook Parkway. A 6.5-mile one-way walk from the Charles River to Newton Centre also begins at this … Read more
Upper Falls Loop Trail
This 3-mile trail was created by neighborhood leaders in Newton Upper Falls. It passes through Hemlock Gorge, the Upper Falls Greenway, several other parks and conservation areas, and neighborhood streets. … Read more
Upper Falls Loop Trail
This 3-mile trail was created by neighborhood leaders in Newton Upper Falls. It passes through Hemlock Gorge, the Upper Falls Greenway, several other parks and conservation areas, and neighborhood streets. … Read more
Waban to Chestnut Hill
The 2026 edition of the Newton Conservators Trail Guide includes an 18″ x 24″ map showing the routes of seven “Long Walks” that pass through multiple parks and other open … Read more
Webster Woods/Hammond Pond Trails
Three color-coded loop trails were marked with blazes and intersection numbers in 2021. The loops range from 0.8 miles to 1.4 miles. Longer walks are possible by combining two or … Read more
Webster Woods/Hammond Pond Trails
Three color-coded loop trails were marked with blazes and intersection numbers in 2021. The loops range from 0.8 miles to 1.4 miles. Longer walks are possible by combining two or … Read more
Webster Woods/Hammond Pond Trails
Three color-coded loop trails were marked with blazes and intersection numbers in 2021. The loops range from 0.8 miles to 1.4 miles. Longer walks are possible by combining two or … Read more