Pierre Lallement Bike Path

The Pierre Lallement Bike Path is a multiuse path through the Southwest Corridor Park, connecting Boston neighborhoods including the South End, Roxbury and Jamaica Plain. Treated as an out-and-back route, it covers about 7.7 miles, is rated moderate and sees moderate traffic. It offers scenic views along the way and serves both as a recreation route and as a way to get around the city without a car.

The path is named for Pierre Lallement, the French mechanic credited with an early pedal bicycle design, who later lived in Boston. It follows the route of the MBTA Orange Line between Back Bay and Forest Hills, so it is easy to reach from several T stations. The linear park around it includes gardens, playgrounds and sports courts, and the path passes through residential neighborhoods along the way.

What to Know

• Dogs are allowed on the trail.
• The path is best used from March through October.
• It is primarily used for walking, running and road biking.