Near Blue Heron Trail
Just a quick run through the snow one April morning.
Near Blue Heron Trail
Cutler park on Blue Heron Trail next to Charles River.
Near Blue Heron Trail
Frankie on the boardwalk

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Blue Heron Trail

3.2 (13 Ratings)
Tons of wetlands wildlife. A rolling trail that is good for beginners.
8.8
mi
Distance
101
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingFamily FriendlyLakeRiver/CreekWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
8.8mi
Distance
101ft
Elevation Gain
100ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
132ft
High Point
85ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
This trail starts off as a paved road and turns into a trail about a quarter mile in. This allows for a nice warm up. Along this loop there is not too much elevation and there is plenty of space for multiple hikers. The trail follows along the Charles River, winding through Cutler Park and Millennium Park. It starts and ends near Kendrick Pond, and there are plenty of opportunities to spot wetland wildlife between the pond and the river.

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