Blue Hills Reservation | Milton, Massachusetts

Located only minutes from the bustle of downtown Boston, the DCR Blue Hills Reservation stretches over 7,000 acres from Quincy to Dedham, Milton to Randolph, providing a green oasis in an urban environment. Rising above the horizon, Great Blue Hill reaches a height of 635 feet, the highest of the 22 hills in the Blue Hills chain. From the rocky summit visitors can see over the entire metropolitan area. With its scenic views, varied terrain and 125 miles of trails, the Blue Hills Reservation offers year-round enjoyment for the outdoor enthusiast. Get there via the MBTA Commuter Rail: <ul><li>Closest Commuter Rail station: Readville (Fairmount Line)</li><li>Info: Just 5 miles from Readville Station, Blue Hills Reservation offers 125 miles of hiking and biking trails across 7,000 acres.</li></ul>Hours Dawn to dusk Parking Visitor parking is free at the <a href="https://www.mass.gov/locations/houghtons-pond-recreation-area">Houghton's Pond</a> parking lot. Maps and information are available at park headquarters. (10 minute parking) Attention Blue Hills Hikers, Parking at the Donovan School parking lot located at 123 Reed Street in Randolph is strictly prohibited during school hours (7:00Am-3:00PM). This lot is only available to hikers during after school hours, weekends, and holidays. Alternate parking areas nearby (available during school hours) include Fisherman’s Beach near 1060 Randolph Street in Canton, Randolph Little League Fields on High Street. Thank you for your cooperation.  All Activities<ul><li>Hiking</li><li>Mountain biking</li><li>Horseback riding</li><li>Camping</li><li>Swimming</li><li>Boating (non-motorized)</li><li>Canoeing and kayaking</li><li>Golfing</li><li>Cross-country skiing</li><li>Downhill skiing</li><li>Rock climbing</li></ul>Facilities<ul><li>Athletic fields</li><li>Educational programs</li><li>Grills</li><li>Historic sites</li><li>Lifeguard</li><li>Museum</li><li>Observatory</li><li>Pavilion </li><li>Picnic areas</li><li>Restrooms</li><li>Science center</li><li>Visitor center</li></ul>Accessibility<ul><li>Hiking</li><li>Paved trails</li><li>Picnicking</li><li>Restroom</li><li>Swimming</li><li>Visitor center</li></ul>

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