Upper Falls Riverwalk
Overview
Formerly called the Charles River Pathway Conservation Area.
Field with crabapple trees, wildflowers, and mowed path paralleling the Charles River. The Riverwalk leaves Conservation Commission land and continues on a conservation restriction path alongside condos. In 2021, a stairway is being built at the end of the Riverwalk to connect to the Upper Falls Greenway.
Size: 1.5 acres Longest Walk: 0.5 miles Acquired: 1980
A Highly Unofficial Route on Connections to the Upper Falls Greenway
Maps
Other maps and aerial photos:
Bing Maps bird’s-eye view
Newton Assessor
Nearby: Hemlock Gorge
Connection under construction in 2021 to: Upper Falls Greenway
GPS Enabled Trail Map
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Owner & Administrator Websites
Photo Gallery
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Features
Charles River Walk, Conservation Area, Cross Country Skiing, Meadow, Woods Trail
Additional Information
Newton Assessor’s Map ID: 51046 0013 and other parcels
The Riverwalk ends at an old railroad embankment. At the top of the embankment is the Upper Falls Greenway, a walking and biking trail that extends a mile towards Newton Highlands. In 2021, the City of Newton is building a set of stairs to connect the Riverwalk to the Greenway.
The Riverwalk may someday become part of the Blue Heron Trail
Adjacent to the conservation area is the Saco Lowell Shops Housing Historic District.
