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
Nov
28
Thu
2024
9:00 am
Walk it off before you cook it o...
@ Houghton's Pond Recreation Area
Walk it off before you cook it o...
@ Houghton's Pond Recreation Area
Nov 28 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: 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. Walk it off before you[...]
Dec
1
Sun
2024
9:00 am
Dog Friendly Hike
@ Houghton's Pond Recreation Area
Dog Friendly Hike
@ Houghton's Pond Recreation Area
Dec 1 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: MODERATE Hiking is fantastic exercise and a perfect way to enjoy nature. So, it’s understandable that you would want your dog to join you on the trail!  This hike will be meeting[...]
Dec
7
Sat
2024
9:00 am
December Trail Maintenance
December Trail Maintenance
Dec 7 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
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,[...]
Dec
21
Sat
2024
7:00 am
Winter Solstice Sunrise Hike wit...
@ To be determined
Winter Solstice Sunrise Hike wit...
@ To be determined
Dec 21 @ 7:00 am
LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: MODERATE Join the Friends of the Blue Hills on a Winter Solstice Sunrise Hike- Location to be determined If there is snow or ice, please wear microspikes/crampons If you have hiking poles,[...]