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Boston Walking City Trail Stage 4

Boston

Charles River to Bunker Hill Monument

Hiking Moderate

Distance
12 km
Ascent
77 m
Descent
54 m
Duration
2-3 hrs
Low Point
0 m
High Point
24 m
Gradient
Boston Walking City Trail Stage 4 Map

The culmination of the Boston Walking City Trail, this is about as good as urban hiking gets!

Description

Picking up where you finished yesterday, follow the Charles River and then drop inland to Esplanade Park, Boston Public Garden and Boston Common. The parks themselves are pleasantly green, but the high rises of Boston city centre loom in the distance and serve as a reminder that you're firmly in the big smoke now!

Upon leaving the Common, pass briefly through Chinatown and the Leather District to reach Boston's famous Harborwalk. Follow this north, passing everything from busy ferry terminals to parks and huge, urban plazas.

All too soon the trail heads north, crosses the Charles River and leads up to the legendary Bunker Hill monument. If the monument is open, climb its 294 steps and enjoy a wonderful panorama across the city you've just spent 4 days traversing!

Sources -

https://www.bostontrails.org/

https://www.masslive.com/boston/2022/06/bostons-walking-city-trail-how-to-hike-25-miles-through-the-city-while-discovering-hidden-gems.html#:~:text=on%20the%20trail.-,The%20Walking%20City%20Trail%2C%20the%20brainchild%20of%20Miles%20Howard%2C%20is,even%20a%20jaded%20hiker%20interested.

Difficulty

Moderate

Hiking along trails with some uneven terrain and small hills. Small rocks and roots may be present.

Low Exposure

1 out of 4

The path is on completely flat land and potential injury is limited to falling over.

Remoteness

1 out of 4

Close to help in case of emergency.

Best time to visit

between April and October

Features

  • Wildlife
  • Historical
  • Dog friendly
  • Family friendly