You’re Invited!
Join us to support the Blue Hills Reservation
Join us on Tuesday, October 15th to celebrate the past year of protecting and preserving the Blue Hills together. Our Annual Celebration is a time for friends, members, and supporters to gather, share their love for the park, honor some special contributors, and raise money to support the organization’s ongoing initiatives.
What could be more spectacular than fall foliage? Viewing this foliage from the top of Great Blue as the sun sets! Enjoy the season’s finest colors from the summit of the region’s highest hill.
On Saturday, October 19th from 3:30 – 6:30 pm, the Friends of the Blue Hills and Blue Hill Ski will be sponsoring a free self-guided hike to the top of Great Blue. Hikers are encouraged to bring a picnic dinner and plenty of water to enjoy at the summit. You will also tap your feet to the band music at the summit from 4:30 to 6:00 pm. Please click here to register.
Sunset will be at 5:45pm. This is a self-guided hike, so feel free to arrive anytime. (You’ll just want to give yourself time to hike to the top to see the sunset!)
This is the only opportunity to hike down Great Blue at night. After sunset, the ski area lights will be on to guide the way.
Please wear sturdy shoes, bring plenty of water and it would be a good idea to bring a flashlight as well. Free parking is available at Blue Hills Ski Area, 4001 Washington Street, Canton.
All participants will check in at the Red Dot Trail/Abigail Adams trailhead in the Blue Hills Trailside Museum south parking lot. You also need to check out at the end of the hike at the Blue Hill Ski Area lodge. We require your phone number so we can call you if you do not check out, just to make sure you returned safely.
If your company or organization would like to sponsor this hike or other Friends of the Blue Hills events, please reach out to Melissa Nelson at melissa@friendsofthebluehills.
Email us with your questions: info@FriendsoftheBlueHills.org.
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/
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, raking and digging out the ditches next to trails or cutting brush. Your work will keep the trails from eroding and make sure people can explore the park.
Please wear sturdy shoes (no sandals) and long pants. If you have a favorite pair of gardening gloves, please bring them. Please bring at least a liter of water as well. We will provide all the tools and training you’ll need. No experience necessary.Â
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LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY:Â 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.
For all you pickle lovers out there! Join the Friends of the Blue Hills on a National Pickle Day Hike! Thank you to Rosa for leading!
- If you have hiking poles, please bring them.
- Sturdy walking shoes 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: The hike is designed to be a leisurely walk, not a race. Expect to spend about 2 hours exploring the trails, with plenty of time to appreciate the scenery.
Sign up below!
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