Blue Hills Reservation
(617) 698-1802
1904 Canton Ave
Milton,
MA
02186
42.2193
-71.1191
What People Are Saying About Blue Hills Reservation
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The View
This spread is billed as the highest coastal range in the eastern United States. It isn't exactly the Himalayas, but the view from Great Blue Hill at 635 feet (a sedate half-hour's hike), is breathtaking. Climbers can practically count the windows on the Hancock Tower and on a clear day, spy Mount Monadnock, 70 miles away.
The Experience
Blue Hills Reservation offers 6,500 acres of woods, meadows and ponds with more than 200 miles of trails for hiking, riding and nature study. About one-third of the reservation is open to mountain bikers. Athletic types climb and descend for hours, tackling the rocky ascent to Buck Hill (just above Houghton Pond) as well as a milder climb up the paved Summit Road, which crests Great Blue Hill. More experienced mountain bikers might want to test their mettle descending Coon Hollow Path.
User Reviews
Anonymous
May 25, 2005
This place is amazing it is billed as the highest coastal range in the eastern United States. It has a view of 635 feet, the view is amazing on clear days you can see in such a spectacular distance. It is made up of 6,500 acres of woods, meadows, and ponds. 200 of those acres can be used for hiking, nature trails, biking. They also have a specific area designed for the mountain bikers. It is a great thrill to go mountain climbing here. This is a park that everyone will find something they enjoy doing and everyone will love the amazing view. I Definately reccomend Blue Hill Reservation
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mrbeantown
August 28, 2003
What a GREAT spot!!! This place can be your backyard wonder. It gives you a taste of Northern New England without the commute. Only minor set backs are the forest grooming & trash upkeep near the parking lots. But, this is a vast place where you can enjoy seclution and mother nature.
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When to Go:
The reservation is closed to bikes from January 1 to April 15.
Know Before You Go:
Ski buffs, don't despair: When weather permits, the reservation is also a popular spot for downhill skiing.
The Extras:
Ornithologists rejoice: The reservation is also a prime bird-watching destination.
