At 13 miles, the Mystic Malden bike ride took us through Charlestown, Somerville, Medford, Malden and Everett. Check out the photos to see newly paved paths and beautiful spots that are cycling/walking friendly. Photo Credit: David Loutzenheiser
Couldn’t make it? Detailed route here: https://www.gmap-pedometer.com/gp/bookmark/view/id/7390296
A perfect view to imagine the proposed Mystic pedetrian bridge--the bridge will be located here (at Draw 7 Park, behind Assembly Row), connecting Somerville to Malden and Everett. - Somerville
Draw 7 Park is located in Somerville, behind Assembly Row, at the Amelia Earhart Dam--the dam separates saltwater from freshwater on the Mystic. - Somerville
The Mystic River is safe for public boating, and you can see daily updates on water conditions here:https://mysticriver.org/boatingadvisory
You can bike from Paddle Boston - Charles River Canoe & Kayak's Blessing of the Bay boathouse to Macdonald Park. The path is newly paved thanks to MA DCR. - Somerville
At 60+ acres, Macdonald Park is the largest riverfront park in the watershed. From this tower you can see downtown Boston. - Medford
If you haven't been to Macdonald Park in a while you should check it out. Newly paved paths, new overlook/ boat launch onto the Mystic, swallow boxes, tree labels and more! - Medford
Wellington Greenway ride. - Medford
Here's our group at the end of the Wellington Greenway on the Malden River. The last 1/4 mile of this path is designed and permitted, and will connect to the new underpass--so you can stay along river and not cross through parking lots! - Medford
Looking at the boat tent and potential park on the Malden River at the Malden DPW site. - Malden
Did you know the Malden is safe for public boating? Learn more here: https://mysticriver.org/news/2019/4/10/malden-river-cleared-for-public-boating
Gorgeous light at Rivergreen Park--a new park on Malden River in Everett. - Everett
Learn about the recent study showing the Malden River is safe to boat on: https://mysticriver.org/news/2019/4/10/malden-river-cleared-for-public-boating
Brand new protected bike lane. - Everett
Check out the new shared use path along Broadway in Everett, leading to Encore Boston Harbor. - Everett
Continuing along the harbor walk where it connects to route 99. Thumbs up! - Everett
Did you know-- you can now rent bikes via Bluebikesat Encore Boston Harbor and at Night Shift Brewing? Here's one of the new stations along the harbor walk. - Everett
This living shoreline on the Mystic River is looking great--A living shoreline is a protected coastal edge made of natural materials such as plants, sand, or rock. Unlike a concrete seawall or other hard structure, living shorelines grow over time! - Everett
Deep in discussion about where the future Mystic pedestrian bridge will be located. - Everett
High school students painted this public art piece on the new Gateway Park Connector path. - Everett
TOGETHER FOR THE MYSTIC RIVER Photo Credit: Margaret Walsh