Trails, tracks & footways in the city of Boston, Massachusetts
Access 380 trails, tracks, and footways in Boston, including boardwalks and asphalt paths, ideal for GIS mapping of recreational areas.

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Access a comprehensive dataset tailored for GIS professionals focusing on Boston’s diverse network of trails, tracks, and footways. With an inventory of approximately 380 features, this dataset includes varied paths such as the wood-surfaced Helen Heyn Riverway and the asphalted Colby Road. Key attributes like surface materials and accessibility for bicycles are detailed, providing essential data for urban planning and recreational project development. Whether it’s the Healthy Heart Trail designated for biking or the scenic boardwalks along the Blue Heron Trail, this resource supports rich, location-specific analysis in Boston’s outdoor spaces.
Listed in the Trails, tracks & footways in Boston dataset are features such as:
- Helen Heyn Riverway
- Helen Heyn Riverway (Blue Heron)
- Healthy Heart Trail
- Blue Heron Trail
- Rough Path
- Sudbury Aqueduct Trail
- Cochituate Aqueduct Trail
- Colby Road
- Charles River Greenway
- Riverwalk
- Lowell Path
- Esker Trail
- Kendall Path
- Two Bridge Trail
- Brookside Trail
- Toboggan Run
- Plympton Path
- Boston HarborWalk
- Laredo Street
- Glen Lane
- Pierre Lallement Bike Path
- Church Avenue
- Boston Harborwalk
- South Bay Harbor Trail
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