Friends of the Blue Hills helps maintain the Reservation's 125 miles of trails, control invasive plants that threaten endangered species, and advocate for policies that protect the park from inappropriate development.


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Volunteer Spotlight: Daniel Byrnes
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Volunteer Spotlight: name: Daniel Byrnes

Town: Braintree

Volunteer activities: Writing for the Friends of the Blue Hills Newsletter and Twitter account

FBH member since: 2013

Favorite Hike: Skyline trail

Favorite thing to do in the Blue Hills: Hiking, wondering

Funniest thing that happened at the Blue Hills: Taking pictures of deer became like a fashion photo section when the deer kept getting closer and seeming to strike poses.

Favorite activities with Friends of the Blue Hills: Green Up, trail maintenance. Doing good work with good people for a place I love.

Recommended Trails
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Want to hike the Blue Hills, but don't know where to begin? Click here for recommendations to the best hiking near Boston. If you're interested in hiking Boston and Boston hiking, the Blue Hills Reservation offers great hikes near Boston. If you want to go hiking around Boston, be sure to check our suggested Boston hikes in the Blue Hills. The Blue Hills also offers a good place to find a Boston bike trail and you'll enjoy great birding near Boston.