Mystic River Reservation
About
Mystic River Reservation is a 282-acre park in Massachusetts, about a mile from Somerville. It sits within easy reach of the city, making it a straightforward stop for a short outing close to town. Late spring through early fall is the most comfortable stretch for a visit. Typical averages from the nearby Boston Logan weather station show highs around 66°F in May and 73°F in September, with July warming to about 82°F. Several other destinations lie within a few miles. Black and White Rocks, a climbing area, is under a mile away. The Boston Harborwalk is about 1.3 miles off, and climbers can also head to Tufts University, roughly 1.9 miles away, or Lawrence Road Cut at about 2.1 miles.
Park size
282 acres
Location
Mystic River Reservation
Massachusetts
Data source: USGS PAD-US 4.1 (Protected Areas Database, public domain)
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: May–Oct. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 62–82°F and lows of 48–66°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Boston Logan Intl Ap, MA weather station, 4.8 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan37° high23° low
- Feb39° high25° low
- Mar46° high31° low
- Apr56° high41° low
- May66° high50° low
- Jun76° high60° low
- Jul82° high66° low
- Aug80° high65° low
- Sep73° high58° low
- Oct62° high48° low
- Nov52° high38° low
- Dec42° high29° low
Nearby
- Black and White RocksRock climbing0.9 mi
- Boston HarborwalkHiking1.3 mi
- Tufts UniversityRock climbing1.9 mi
- Lawrence Road CutRock climbing2.1 mi
- Walking City Trail Section 4Hiking2.2 mi
- Courtside BoulderRock climbing2.3 mi
- East PathHiking2.5 mi
- Cross Fells TrailHiking2.7 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
