Somerville Community Path
Most people know the Somerville Community Path as the stretch between Davis Square and Lowell Street. But it now extends all the way to Lechmere and Cambridge Crossing, connecting to the Charles River paths and, from there, straight to Lovejoy Wharf.
- Length
- 4.3 mi
- Time
- 29 min
- by bike
- Stops
- 3 stops
- plus 2 bonus
Starts at Davis Square, ends at Lechmere / Cambridge Crossing · Directions
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Closed on the way here
Linear Park is closed between Russell Field and the Somerville line
The route, stop by stop
On this route:Somerville Community Path· 2.7 mi
Numbered pins are the stops; gold rings are optional detours.
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Stop 1: Davis Square
Start
The Community Path heads east from Davis Square, home to a Red Line stop, the century-old Somerville Theatre and plenty of places to eat.
Bluebikes: Davis Square, 4 bikes there now, 1 min walk.
About this stopNext: Bike to East Somerville Pedal & Park
2 mi · 13 min
1.9 mi separated path
Stop 2: East Somerville Pedal & Park
A covered bike cage at East Somerville station, the Green Line stop on Washington Street that opened in 2022 right beside the Community Path.
About this stopNext: Bike to Lechmere / Cambridge Crossing
0.8 mi · 5 min
0.8 mi separated path
Stop 3: Lechmere / Cambridge Crossing
Finish
Lechmere station reopened on an elevated platform in 2022 with the Green Line Extension. The new Cambridge Crossing neighborhood surrounds it.
About this stop
Bonus stops
Optional detours near the route, worth the extra few minutes.
Bill Russell Bridge
This bridge carries North Washington Street between Charlestown and the North End. It is named for Celtics great and civil rights leader Bill Russell.
About this stopNight Shift Brewing
Night Shift's harborside brewery and taproom on the ground floor of Lovejoy Wharf, a few minutes' walk from North Station.
About this stop
Getting there
Connects to:Alewife Linear Park· closed
- Bluebikes near the start, right now
- Davis Square1 min walk · 4 bikes · 20 docks
- Grove St at Community Path2 min walk · 7 bikes · 8 docks
Keep going
The Somerville Community Path is one piece of a bigger network. From either end you can keep riding on paths and protected bike lanes. Pick a direction to see it on the map.
This roam Where you can keep going Closed Other bike paths
A group ride on part of this route
Somerville Cycle & Social: Esplanade Ride to Night Shift
Tuesday, October 27 · 6:15 PM
Somerville Community Path behind Republic Fitness, Davis Square
Hosted by Somerville Cycle & Social
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