Boston·Morning·Olmsted park chain, ponds, river paths
Emerald Necklace to Jamaica Pond
18.56km+— mBreath-led
- Distance
- 18.56km
- Elevation
- +—m
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Best season
- Apr — Oct
- Soul quality
- Nature6.5
Paved malls and park paths; several road crossings
IArrivalStart · Boston Public Garden · Arlington Street
IIThe path18.56 km · Moderate
Xymove · rendering the line
Xymove Map
18.56kmloop
Live · pinch, drag, zoom42.354, -71.070
Measuring the drawn line…
Elevation · +— mOpen in OSM
+—m gainPeak44 m · 18.56km
Elevation profile: total gain—metres, peak44m above start, low-1 m.Snapped to real footpaths · Garmin · Strava · Komoot · Coros · Apple Watch
IIIPresenceWhat this loop asks of you, and gives back.
Olmsted's park chain run out and back: Commonwealth Avenue Mall, the Back Bay Fens, the Riverway and Olmsted Park to a lap of Jamaica Pond. Several road crossings, and some stretches run beside the parkway roads.
Start
Boston Public Garden · Arlington Street
End
Boston Public Garden · Arlington Street · return to the same point
Mindful-pace time
Let your breath choose the pace; pause at crossings.
Step-free rating
Step-free access not verified
Tempo engine ·Steady
5:21–6:02 /km
Move at the pace your breath still writes sentences in.
Foot-routed public paths; steps, kerbs, crossings and temporary closures may occur. Wheelchair and cycle access have not been surveyed. Follow local signs.
Wheelchair Stroller Step-free
- WaterCarry water; fountain availability has not been checked.
- BenchesPark and waterfront seating may be available; no fixed rest-point interval is promised.
- ToiletsCheck current public toilet locations before setting out.
- ShadeMixed tree cover and exposed sections.
- Rest pointsPause clear of the running line, crossings and shared cycle paths.
Olmsted's park chain run out and back: Commonwealth Avenue Mall, the Back Bay Fens, the Riverway and Olmsted Park to a lap of Jamaica Pond. Several road crossings, and some stretches run beside the parkway roads.