We have a lot of fun hiking around the Blue Hills. There is a great hike for kids that goes straight from the Hillside Museum and up to the top where there is a shelter and picnic tables. You can see Boston. It's fun for kids because it's all rocks-- mostly smooth ones-- and it's kind of like an obstacle course.If you hike a little further there is a working weather observatory-- which has been in operation for a long long time. You can pay $3 or so and get a funny little tour of it and see the view from the top-- a 360 degree view.
The dogs and I go on long hikes every weekend. You can see ponds. Skyline view of boston. Deer and hawks In the summer you can swim at houghtons pond or in the winter ski big blue.
A hidden Jewel of a nature walk through marshy areas to view natural beauty up close and personal. A friend showed this amazing place which is part of the Blue Hills Reservation today and we were amazed. A narrow trail of wooden boards take you through the marshes. Very interesting short hike that I would take again. You will enjoy it!
I spend two days exploring Blue Hills on a recent trip to Boston. The first day was spent hiking with a friend. We started at the headquarters. We hiked up Hancock Hill to an overlook of the city. Then we headed towards the Great Blu Hill where we had lunch near Eliot Tower. We took the Accord Path back to headquarter which extended our trek a bit.On the second day, we took a shorter trip out to Ponkapoag Pond via the boardwalk over the bog. When you are in the middle of the bog it is hard to believe you are so close to the city. Visiting Blue Hills is a great way to get away from the hustle and bustle of Boston. My only reason for not giving this attraction an excellent rating is that the board walk was in need of repairs.
This is an easy/moderate hike (depending on fitness level/ability) to make, even with kids. Be sure to bring some water and snacks as you can picnic at the bottom of the hill or take breaks as you make your way up the walking trail. Once you get to the top you can take in some amazing views of Boston and the surrounding area. Be sure to stop by the Blue Hill Observatory and Science Center. This is a fun little museum (albeit a bit tight on space) and you get even more amazing views from the top of the building.
Anyone who loves the outdoors will love the Blue Hills., A variety of trails makes it easy for hikers of any level, moderate to difficult. The view from the top is worth the hike. Take a picnic and enjoy it. Highly recommend it.
While Blue Hills are indeed hills, with the highest point just above 600 feet, there are a lot of trails in the park, and they can be fairly demanding, exhibiting significant ups and downs over relatively short distances. And the hiker is rewarded with panoramic views of the Boston harbor and the Downtown Boston. Highly recommended!
Wonderful trails close to Boston. Many entrances to the park makes it highly accessible. You can get a good work out or just a leisurely amble in nature.
The Blue Hills Reservation offers easy to challenging hiking throughout its 6300 acres. Access points are just 10 minutes from my Milton home. On the less traveled trails, I fee like I'm in NH!
The Blues hills is practically next to the city of Boston, but gives you a chance to enjoy nature. Cant beat the great views of the city of Boston. Yes you can even ski there. Never have, but given its 10 miles from downtown Boston. Also great place to cool off is Houghton's Pond. If you love to hike. Awesome trails.