Three Easy Hikes in the Blue Hills
Three Easy Hikes in the Blue Hills Sure, you can take the Skyline Trail for challenging climbs, but the Blue Hills also offers easy hikes that everyone can enjoy. Since easy hikes could be short or long, we’ve given a couple options for length. To learn more about...
Help Map the Noise
Please take a hike… and collect data on noise pollution Saturday, September 16 (Rain date: Sunday, September 17) Drop in from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm (Walk takes about two hours) Blue Hill Ski Area, 4001 Washington St, Canton For questions or to sign-up: email...
Three One-hour Hikes You Won’t Want to Miss
Three One-hour Hikes You Won’t Want to Miss No matter how much time you have, we hope you make time to enjoy the Blue Hills. Here are some great hikes that you can enjoy in about an hour. Not everyone hikes at the same pace, so if you’re new to hiking or prefer to...
Best Short Hikes with Views
The Best Short Hikes with Views in the Blue Hills Reservation Even if you’re just driving through the park and have a few minutes for a hike, you can still find a hike with views that are spectacular. Here are three great short hikes with views that take about 10 to...Upcoming Events
Nov
28
Thu
2024
9:00 am
Walk it off before you cook it o...
@ Houghton's Pond Recreation Area
Walk it off before you cook it o...
@ Houghton's Pond Recreation Area
Nov 28 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: MODERATE 4-mile hike with moderate hills, rocky terrain and some larger obstacles. This hike will be meeting in the Houghton’s Pond parking lot by the children’s playground. Walk it off before you[...]
Dec
1
Sun
2024
9:00 am
Dog Friendly Hike
@ Houghton's Pond Recreation Area
Dog Friendly Hike
@ Houghton's Pond Recreation Area
Dec 1 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: MODERATE Hiking is fantastic exercise and a perfect way to enjoy nature. So, it’s understandable that you would want your dog to join you on the trail!  This hike will be meeting[...]
Dec
7
Sat
2024
9:00 am
December Trail Maintenance
December Trail Maintenance
Dec 7 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Get some fresh air and exercise… and give back to an amazing park that serves tens of thousands of visitors each year. You will be helping to care for the trails by improving erosion structures,[...]
Dec
21
Sat
2024
7:00 am
Winter Solstice Sunrise Hike wit...
@ To be determined
Winter Solstice Sunrise Hike wit...
@ To be determined
Dec 21 @ 7:00 am
LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: MODERATE Join the Friends of the Blue Hills on a Winter Solstice Sunrise Hike- Location to be determined If there is snow or ice, please wear microspikes/crampons If you have hiking poles,[...]