LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: MODERATE
Join the Friends of the Blue Hills on a Winter Solstice Sunrise Hike to Eliot Tower.
- Where to meet: Meet in the Trailside Museum parking lot at the Red Dot Trail trailhead.Â
- What time the hike starts: 6:30 am sharp; we need to get to the top by 6:50 to get the full experience. (Melissa will aim to be there by 6:20 am.)
Mike and Melissa will share hot chocolate and coffee along with some sunrise snacks at Eliot Tower. We’ll then head back down the Red Dot Trail to the parking area, or people can go off on their own for a more extended hike. The forecast is for temps around 30, so bundle up!
A few things to remember:
- Bring a headlamp or flashlight
- If there is snow or ice, please wear microspikes/crampons/yaktrax
- If you have hiking poles, please bring them.
- Sturdy walking shoes/boots required.
- Dress in layers for the weather.
- Inclement weather will cancel.
- Bring at least 1 liter of water and a snack.
LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: MODERATE
Hiking is fantastic exercise and a perfect way to enjoy nature with your family.Â
This hike will be meeting in the Houghton’s Pond parking lot by the children’s playground at 11:00 am
We start as a group and end as a group; nobody is left behind!
Important Reminders:
Hike Release Form: Please fill out the hike release form before joining the hike. This helps ensure everyone’s safety and well-being.
Commitment: Please do not sign up unless you are certain you can attend.
Pace and Duration: The hike is designed to be a leisurely walk, not a race.
Sign up below!
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Blue Hills Reservation
Meet at Houghton’s Pond Visitor’s Center, 840 Hillside Street, Milton
11 am event activities: 12 pm guided hikes depart
Starting at 11 am, watch Blue Hills Trailside live wildlife demo at Houghton’s Pond with the Mass Audubon staff, gather around a warming fire and share some New Year’s cheer. Please consider
bringing a nonperishable food item for Interfaith Social Services.
Starting at 12 pm, DCR staff will lead two easy to moderate hikes for a 1-hour to 2-hour trek in the great outdoors. There will also be one self-guided option. Choose the hike to suit your
interest and ability. Dress warmly and wear sturdy hiking boots for all hikes.
Take Exit 3 off route 93 and follow First Day signs. Please arrive extra early to allow for parking. Space is limited. Please respect our neighbors by not parking outside DCR property. For more information or inclement
weather updates, call DCR Blue Hills office at 617-698-1802 x4
Join the Friends of the Bliue 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 and the group will walk to the Blue Hills trailhead. The registration cost is $10 per person which includes a free beverage after the hike and a donation to the Friends of 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!
Walking is SO GOOD for you! It is low impact and easier on the joints than running. Walking is safe and helpful for people with orthopedic ailments, heart conditions, and those who are overweight. Walk with a Doc is a program for everyone interested in taking steps for a healthier lifestyle. In the first few minutes you will learn about a health topic from a professional, then spend the rest of the hour enjoying a nice walk in nature and fun conversation. It’s a great way to get out, get active, and enjoy all the benefits that come from walking. You will walk at your own pace and comfortable distance.
Walk Details:
Schedule:Â Walking on the 2nd Saturday of every month at 8:30 AM
REGISTER AT THE LINK. https://walkwithadoc.org/join-a-walk/locations/norwood-massachusetts/
This hike will be meeting at the North Lot at Trailside Museum, 1880 Canton Ave., Milton
Join the Friends of the Blue Hills on a Martin Luther King Day Hike! Thank you to Kay for leading!
- If you have hiking poles, please bring them.
- Sturdy walking shoes required.
- Microspikes (ice traction) required.
- Dress in layers for the weather.
- Inclement weather will cancel.
- Bring at least 1 liter of water and a snack.
- No children under 12 and no pets, please.
We start as a group and end as a group; nobody is left behind.
Important Reminders:
Hike Release Form: Please fill out the hike release form before joining the hike. This helps ensure everyone’s safety and well-being.
Commitment: Please do not sign up unless you are certain you can attend, as spaces are limited.
Pace and Duration: This 3-4 mile hike is designed to be steady patient hiking pace with stopping allowed. Expect to spend about 2 hours exploring the trails, with plenty of time to appreciate the scenery.
Sign up below!
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