Deer Island Loop Trail ︎︎︎
. Off the ferry at Winthrop Pier, the journey ignites,
. Cycling 'round Deer Island, where harbor meets light.
. Wheels whisper on pathways, a rhythmic refrain,
. Nature's embrace, where the heart feels no chain.
. Boston's skyline afar, sea breeze in my hair,
. Deer Island's tales linger in the salty air.
. Pedals and waves, a symphony adored,
. Cycling echoes around, where adventure's stored.
A short ferry ride from Long Wharf, the trail loop around the wastewater treatment facility on Deer Island provides outward and inward views of the Boston Bay. On the way from the Winthrop Ferry Pier, stop at Yirrell Beach and Couglin Park to watch planes take off from Boston Logan Airport.
The way back runs along the East Boston Greenway Connector to the Maverick Station, where riders can take the Blue Lince back in to Boston.
ridewithgps route...
. Cycling 'round Deer Island, where harbor meets light.
. Wheels whisper on pathways, a rhythmic refrain,
. Nature's embrace, where the heart feels no chain.
. Boston's skyline afar, sea breeze in my hair,
. Deer Island's tales linger in the salty air.
. Pedals and waves, a symphony adored,
. Cycling echoes around, where adventure's stored.
A short ferry ride from Long Wharf, the trail loop around the wastewater treatment facility on Deer Island provides outward and inward views of the Boston Bay. On the way from the Winthrop Ferry Pier, stop at Yirrell Beach and Couglin Park to watch planes take off from Boston Logan Airport.
The way back runs along the East Boston Greenway Connector to the Maverick Station, where riders can take the Blue Lince back in to Boston.
ridewithgps route...
︎︎︎ FT $ ø / >
xx ++ ~ --- ^ ⌄
︎︎︎ = Type: Loop
FT = Transit: Ferry + Train
$ = Cost: $9.00
ø = Duration: Half day
/ = Access: Near
> = Length: 10.5 mi
FT = Transit: Ferry + Train
$ = Cost: $9.00
ø = Duration: Half day
/ = Access: Near
> = Length: 10.5 mi
xx = Road: 49 %
++ = Path: 51 %
~ = Dirt: 3 %
--- = Paved: 97 %
^ = Elevation: +138 ft
⌄ = Elevation: -144 ft
++ = Path: 51 %
~ = Dirt: 3 %
--- = Paved: 97 %
^ = Elevation: +138 ft
⌄ = Elevation: -144 ft
* The loop passes by the monolithic silo’s that are part of the Deer Island wastewater treatment facility.
* The Deer Island pier looks out towards Castle Island across the Boston Bay.
* The Deer Island pier looks out towards Castle Island across the Boston Bay.
* The tip of the Deer Island Peninsula juts out toward Long Island.
* The path has gentle inclines around the granite breakwaters on the coastline.
* The Deer Island facility is visible in the distance when leaving the Wintrop Ferry along the coastline cycle path..
