Holiday Walk Beacon Hill, Public Garden & Esplanade

Cherry blossoms are here for a short time and there are 250 of these trees on the Esplanade to see. By coincidence Boston is hopping with visitors associated with the Marathon. This walk will take in the Cherry walk along the Charles River and through the Spring flowers of the Public Garden and return up Beacon Hill and back to Bowdoin on Cambridge Street. Total distance should be 3 to 4 miles.

Monday weather forecast is looking better.
Only concern is traffic, but we start relatively far from the Marathon Finish area.

Travel by train or subway recommended Monday.
Cushing Park is a short walk from North Station, and Subways: Blue (here), Green (Gov't Cntr), Orange (Haymarket), and Red (Park).
Street Parking is generally free on Holidays and Sundays (check restrictions [2026 Boston Marathon Traffic Advisory | Boston.gov](https://www.boston.gov/news/2026-boston-marathon-traffic-advisory) ). Check out New Chardon or Bowdoin streets. Parking Meters | MassGIS Data Hub . Garage at Saltonstall building (30 Somerset St.) is $14 on weekends.

Group rules:

• You must be signed up to attend the event.
• Only sign up for events if you intend to show up.
• Wear sturdy footwear and appropriate clothes for the weather.
• Bring plenty of water and sunscreen.
• You assume all risks when participating. Group leaders are volunteers and are not liable for any harm or injury to you or others.
• We will take off about 10 minutes past the starting time.
• If you sign up for an event but will not be attending, please change your response.
• Check Meetup for cancelations and changes in meeting times and locations before each event.
• Stay on the right side of the trails.
• Be kind to each other.