Meet DCR Ranger Dan B. at Houghton’s Pond Visitor Center at 9:20 to get started on time!
Hundreds of millions of years ago the Blue Hills was a raging volcano. Join us for a geological hike on this extinct volcano and learn about the granite that volcano eft behind and how people have used that marvelous stone for thousands of years. A gentle, all–ages 2-mile walk.
Signup Below or just show up to the hike on Saturday at Houghton’s pond at 1:50pm!
Join us Saturday July 12th for a hike around Houghton’s pond with our newest staff member Caitie. Give her a warm welcome to the Friends. This hike will be about an 1-1.5 hours. This hiking event is perfect for those new to hiking, offering a gentle pace suitable for novices. The hike covers a variety of terrain, including some gravel and rocky paths, allowing you to experience the diverse natural habitats of the Blue Hills without the challenge of a strenuous hike. Don’t miss out on this chance to enjoy a peaceful afternoon in nature.
Things to bring on the Hike:
- Sunscreen
- Bug Spray
- Bring appropriate gear such as rain coat and hiking boots
- 1 L of water
- Snacks
- Dogs are required to be on a leash!![gravityform id="62" title="true" description="true"]
Meet DCR Ranger Dan B. at Houghton’s Pond Visitor Center at 9:20 to get started on time!
Forest fires have impacted these hills for as long as humans have lived here. Discover the history of fires in the Blue Hills, what was done right and wrong to fight them, and what impact climate change has for fighting fires in Massachusetts in the future. A gentle, all–ages 2-mile walk.
Meet DCR Ranger Dan B. at the Houghton’s Pond Visitor Center at 12:50 to make sure you are on time for the Hike!
Looking to get outdoors and take a gentle, guided hike in the beautiful Blue Hills? Join us for our weekly series of leisurely paced nature hikes (1.5-3 miles long). Learn about nature at your own pace and make some friends along the way.
Meet DCR Ranger Dan B. at Houghton’s Pond Visitor Center at 9:20 to get started on time!
Hundreds of millions of years ago the Blue Hills was a raging volcano. Join us for a geological hike on this extinct volcano and learn about the granite that volcano eft behind and how people have used that marvelous stone for thousands of years. A gentle, all–ages 2-mile walk.
Meet DCR Ranger Dan B. at the Houghton’s Pond Visitor Center at 12:50 to make sure you are on time for the Hike!
Looking to get outdoors and take a gentle, guided hike in the beautiful Blue Hills? Join us for our weekly series of leisurely paced nature hikes (1.5-3 miles long). Learn about nature at your own pace and make some friends along the way.