Somerville Community Path

The Somerville Community Path is a 3.2-mile paved path from the Cambridge line near Davis Square to Cambridge Crossing by Lechmere station. It runs next to the Green Line for most of the way, so it is an easy way to walk or bike across Somerville and get to the trains.

Length
3.2 mi
rail trail
Surface
Paved
Get on at
7 places
on the map

From Cambridge-Somerville city line to Cambridge Crossing

Parking nearby · Where to park

Plowed in winter · Who clears it

Notice: Night work to paint new markings at street crossings. The City says any effect on the path should be brief., road crossings along the path.
Ride it as a roam Directions to the trail

Where to get on

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  1. Cambridge-Somerville city line (Mass Ave and Cameron Ave area)

    West end. Alewife Linear Park to the west is closed for a rebuild until the end of 2026. Use the Thorndike St detour.

    Bus 77 on Massachusetts Ave.
    Directions

  2. Davis Square (Seven Hills Park)

    The path crosses the square on plazas and at street crossings.

    Davis (Red Line). Buses 87, 88, 89, 90, 94 and 96.
    Directions

  3. Cedar Street

    Bluebikes station right at the path.

    Buses 88 and 90.
    Directions

  4. Lowell Street (Magoun Square station)

    The 1985 path ends here and the 2023 Green Line Extension path begins.

    Magoun Square (Green Line E). Buses 88 and 90.
    Directions

  5. Gilman Square station (School Street)

    The station is right next to the path.

    Gilman Square (Green Line E). Buses 80, 88 and 90.
    Directions

  6. East Somerville station

    Path lights run from Walnut Street to Poplar Street, on both sides of the station.

    East Somerville (Green Line E). Buses 80, 85, 87, 88, 90, 91 and 109 stop nearby.
    Directions

  7. Cambridge Crossing, near Lechmere station

    East end, at Water Street in the Cambridge Crossing area, about 175 m from Lechmere station.

    Lechmere (Green Line D and E). Buses 69, 80, 87 and 88.
    Directions

Getting there

By transit
The Red Line stops at Davis. The Green Line E branch runs next to the path, with stops at Magoun Square, Gilman Square, East Somerville and Lechmere. Lechmere also has the D branch.
Bike share

Near Cambridge-Somerville city line, right now

  • Linear Park - Mass. Ave. at Cameron Ave. 3 min walk · 8 bikes
  • Davis Square4 min walk · 11 bikes

Near Cambridge Crossing, right now

  • Morgan Ave at North First St2 min walk · 7 bikes
  • Cambridge Crossing at North First Street3 min walk · 2 bikes
Parking
The path has no parking lots of its own.
More

Most people come on foot, by bike or by train.

A roam on this trail

A roam is a self-guided route with stops along the way. The free Shift app checks you in at each stop, and you unlock a badge at the end.

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The whole trail

Somerville Community Path

4.3 mi 29 minIn the Shift app

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Keep going

The Somerville Community Path joins other paths and protected bike lanes. Pick a direction to see it on the map.

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About the Somerville Community Path

Surface
Paved, mostly asphalt. Paving stones through the Davis Square plazas. In Davis Square the route runs across plazas and street crossings.
In winter
Somerville clears the path all winter. Parts can close for a short time in big storms; Somerville 311 has the latest. Source, 2025-26 season
Conditions on every path
Food
Shops and cafes in Davis Square.
Who looks after it
City of Somerville. The part from Lowell Street to Lechmere was built with the MBTA Green Line Extension. MassDOT owns the bridges at School Street and Lowell Street.
Also called
Community Path, Community Path Extension, GLX Community Path, Somerville Bike Path

Notices

Work and changes along the trail, with the way around where there is one.

  • Night work to paint new markings at street crossings. The City says any effect on the path should be brief.

    Road crossings along the path.

    Mostly done this fall, weather permitting.

    Source

More about the trail

Where these facts come fromChecked Oct 19, 2026