Get your ride on
Looking for a spot for an urban bike ride? Try these lesser-known routes.
Mystic River paths
Where Run through Everett and Medford, with easy access in several spots.
Pros Meander along the Mystic River.
Cons Meander along the Mystic River.
Pierre Lallement Bike Path
Where Follows the Orange Line for about 4 miles, starting at Mass Ave. and ending at the Arborway.
Pros Traffic-free, easy riding.
Cons Frequent trains passing by make for a noisy ride.
Forest Hills Cemetery
Where Off the Arborway in Jamaica Plain.
Pros Paved roads with nice views.
Cons Open to vehicle traffic; general creepiness.
Stony Brook Reservation
Where Hyde Park.
Pros Paved path in gorgeous nature preserve.
Cons Hard to get to.
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