When hikers try to cross the highways while following the Skyline Trail, they must face traffic and speedy cars. Here are two of the biggest reasons why improving these crossings is challenging. (But challenges that are can certainly be overcome!) Sign the petition...
This Week on Blue Hills A-Live, your weekly guide to the Blue Hills, Steve Olanoff gives tips for keeping warm when you’re hiking in this chilly weather… You’ll also hear a little-known tidbit about Hancock Hill. (Do you know who use to own...
Join us each week for Blue Hills A-Live, your weekly Facebook Live Guide to the Blue Hills! Find us each week on Facebook, Thursdays at noon. You can ask questions, add your comments… and enjoy the Blue Hills community! Don’t miss Blue Hills...
A big thank you to YOU and the nearly 300 people who donated to the Blue Hills Forever Fund and helped raise $$22,655! Thank you for supporting the Blue...
Join the Friends of the Blue Hills and the Blue Hills Ski Area on Friday, January 24th for an evening of winter fun at Winterfest! We have big plans for this year’s FREE event! The[...]
Thank you for your interest in the Twlight Hike during Winterfest 2025. The plan is for an out-and-back hike leaving the ski area around 430 pm. The hike should take about 30 minutes total. Thank[...]
This hike will be meeting at Fisherman’s Beach, 1060 Randolph Street, Canton, MA Join the Friends of the Blue Hills on a Hike! Thank you to Kay for leading! If you have hiking poles, please[...]
Weather Wonders Series Hear from Blue Hill Observatory weather observer and graduate student in atmospheric science Amanda Joly about the unique characteristics of nor’easters, with a particular emphasis on their effects in the Blue Hills[...]
This walking program is a fun and safe place to take a walk (at your pace), learn health tips from local healthcare professionals, and meet new people. The event is FREE and all are welcome![...]
You’re invited to a presentation by Ty Gagne, author of the new book The Lions of Winter: Survival and Sacrifice on Mount Washington, taking place on Saturday, February 8 from 4:30 to 5:30 PM inside[...]
This women’s hike will be meeting at the North Lot at Trailside Museum, 1880 Canton Ave., Milton Join the Friends of the Blue Hills on a Women’s Hike! Thank you to Kay for leading! If[...]
Join the Friends of the Blue Hills along with our partners Widowmaker Brewing and ARC’TERYX as we launch the 2025 Widow Walkers Hike Series. All hikes will meet at Widowmaker Brewing, 200 Wood Road Braintree[...]
LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: MODERATE This hike will be approximately 3 miles, with some elevated difficult terrain and rocky obstacles. Wear sturdy footwear. This hike will begin at 840 Hillside St, Houghton’s Pond, by the playground. Hikes[...]