Esplanade Cycling and Trekking Path, Downtown Crossing
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Esplanade Cycling and Trekking Path

Breathe Air

  • 4.925 reviews
  • Free
  • Open now

A wide, waterfront trail along the Charles River offering open, airy vibes perfect for cycling and trekking. Expect scenic river views, abundant greenery, and easy paved paths — ideal for casual rides, jogs, or dog walks. Visit for fresh-air exercise, photography opportunities, and peaceful urban nature escapes.

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When is Esplanade Cycling and Trekking Path open?

Open 24 hours, every day.

When is the best time to visit Esplanade Cycling and Trekking Path?

It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Is Esplanade Cycling and Trekking Path indoors or outdoors?

Outdoors: best on a dry day.

Where is Esplanade Cycling and Trekking Path?

Charles River Esplanades,Boston, MA 02114.

Right now · 1:45 pm

Why it fits right now

A great call right now.

Nearly as good as its best, tomorrow 9 am.

In its favour

  • Sun's out
  • Best in the afternoon
  • Outdoors

Worth knowing

  • Feels 49° out there

57°

Clear

Feels
49°
Rain
0%
Wind
8mph
  1. 2pmClear57°
  2. 3pmClear57°
  3. 4pmClear55°

The next five days

Best time to go

Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.

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Hours

Open now
monday
Open 24 hours
tuesday
Open 24 hours
wednesday
Open 24 hours
thursday
Open 24 hours
friday
Open 24 hours
saturday
Open 24 hours
sundayToday
Open 24 hours

Where and how

  1. 1 Esplanade Cycling and Trekking Path
  2. 2 Esplanade Playground · 1 min
  3. 3 Tatte Bakery & Cafe · 6 min
  4. 4 ZURiTO · 6 min
  5. 5 Blank Street · 7 min
Charles River Esplanades, Boston, MA 02114(opens the map)DirectionsTo Downtown CrossingCall+16172270365Websiteesplanade.org

Good to know

  • Outdoors
  • Free to visit
  • Good for solo
  • Good for small groups

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.9from 25 reviews

Known for

  • Cycling
  • Jogging
  • Photography
  • Waterfront
  • Bike paths
  • Scenic views

The feel

  • Spacious
  • Lively
  • Pet owners
  • Tourists
  • Solo friendly

Around Downtown Crossing

Nearby

Within about a 15-minute walk.

On nearby

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Leave with a jacket.

Your full outfit
  • JacketThe whole time