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Deer Island

Boston

An easy cruise around a unique island

Gravel Biking Easy

Distance
8.9 km
Ascent
43 m
Descent
43 m
Duration
0-1 hrs
Low Point
1 m
High Point
11 m
Gradient
Deer Island Map

Not many rides combine beautiful sea views with industrial interest quite like this one! Deer Island is on a stunning peninsula in Boston Harbor, and home to the iconic Deer Island Wastewater Treatment Plant, a modern architectural marvel, and a symbol of environmental stewardship and innovation.

Description

We've shown the ride starting from close to Deer Island, but riding in from Winthrop or Revere is perfectly feasible. Regardless of where your ride from, the views are you approach and then reach the island are stunning, with sailboats bobbing in distance and the mighty Atlantic Ocean stretching off on the horizon.

Deer Island is home to an array of wildlife, both on land and maritime. You may be lucky enough to see herons, osprey or seals, but you're guaranteed to - at least - enjoy tranquil ocean vistas and an ambience unlike anywhere else.

Difficulty

Easy

Remoteness

2 out of 4

Away from help but easily accessed.

Best time to visit

between April and October