Stephen Gilligan, Milton
What do you like to do best in the Blue Hills? Definitely hiking – the family has hiked in the Blue Hills in all times of the year, New Years Day hikes, mid summers eve hikes, the Skyline Trail as our warm up for our annual Mt Washington hike. How long have you...Richard Chandler, Easton
What do you like to do best in the Blue Hills? Hiking. How long have you been visiting the Blue Hills? Ever since I could walk. Can you describe what you were doing or thinking when you took the photo? Just saw a great sunset and wanted to capture it. I got lucky I...Cynthia Loughlin, Quincy
What do you like to do best in the Blue Hills? Over the past two years I’ve found I really like to hike and explore different areas of the reservation including Ponkapoag and Houghtons pond. I hike Braintree pass and Sawcut Notch path areas the most. How long...Amiel Bryan, Brockton
What do you like to do best in the Blue Hills? Hiking, trail-running, taking seasonal photos of the reservation’s landscapes. How long have you been visiting the Blue Hills? I’ve been an avid visitor at the Blue Hills for the past 5 years. Can you...Kathleen Malone, Norwell
What do you like to do best in the Blue Hills? We love hiking and downhill skiing in the Blue Hills. We look forward to trying snowshoeing and are interested in any cross country trails available. How long have you been visiting the Blue Hills? I’ve been...Upcoming Events
Dec
27
Fri
2024
11:00 am
Family Hike with Mike P.
@ Houghton's Pond Recreation Area
Family Hike with Mike P.
@ Houghton's Pond Recreation Area
Dec 27 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: MODERATE Hiking is fantastic exercise and a perfect way to enjoy nature with your family. This hike will be meeting in the Houghton’s Pond parking lot by the children’s playground at 11:00[...]
Jan
1
Wed
2025
11:00 am
DCR First Day Hikes 2025
@ Houghton's Pond Visitors Center
DCR First Day Hikes 2025
@ Houghton's Pond Visitors Center
Jan 1 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
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[...]
Jan
5
Sun
2025
10:00 am
Widow Walkers Hikes-1/5/25 Resol...
@ Widowmaker Brewing
Widow Walkers Hikes-1/5/25 Resol...
@ Widowmaker Brewing
Jan 5 @ 10:00 am
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[...]
Jan
11
Sat
2025
8:30 am
Walk with a Doc
@ Houghton's Pond Parking Lot A-
Walk with a Doc
@ Houghton's Pond Parking Lot A-
Jan 11 @ 8:30 am
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![...]
Jan
20
Mon
2025
9:00 am
MLK Day Hike with Kay
@ North Lot at Trailside Museum
MLK Day Hike with Kay
@ North Lot at Trailside Museum
Jan 20 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
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[...]