Blue Hills Reservation

Blue Hills Reservation entrance fee

Free entry

Blue Hills Reservation hours

Hours as published by Massachusetts DCR. Check the official page before a long drive.

About Blue Hills Reservation

Over 7,000 acres and 125 miles of trails sit minutes from downtown Boston, topped by 635-foot Great Blue Hill and its Weather Observatory, a National Historic Landmark. Hike to the rocky summit views, ride the carriage roads, or swim at Houghton's Pond.

Things to do

• 🥾 Hiking
• 🚲 Biking
• 🛶 Paddling
• 🏊 Swimming
• ⛵ Boating
• 🐎 Equestrian

Amenities & facilities

• 🚻 Restrooms
• ♿ Accessible Facilities

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Contact

🎒 Gear up for Blue Hills Reservation

Popular gear for what this park offers:

• Kayaks
• Hiking boots
• Bike helmets
• Water shoes
• Life jackets
• Riding helmets
• Bug spray
• Paddleboards
• Dry bags
• Daypacks
• Trekking poles
• Bike lights
• Quick-dry towels
• Sunscreen

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Nearby state parks

• Houghton's Pond Recreation Area
• Francis D. Martini Memorial Shell Park and Moynihan Recreation Area
• Stony Brook Reservation
• Quincy Quarries Reservation
• Farnham-Connolly State Park
• Neponset River Reservation