Trip report

Blue Hills Hike

Hiking/Walk DATE: 07/25/2015 - 07/25/2015

Trip/Event Location: Milton, MA
US

Trip Leader(s):

Max # People: 10

Trip Guiding / Event Fee: No, I will not be asking participants for money

Difficulty Level: Moderate

Join Jim and I for a vigorous hike in the Blue Hills reservation. This large (6,000+ acre) preserve is located just 20 minutes south of Boston, alongside the Route 128 beltway, yet is surprisingly

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Driving directions to the location and spot to meet at:

We will meet at 10am at the picnic tables outside the park headquarters building at 695 Hillside Street, Milton. Directions (from all points north, south, east or west): take exit 3 on I93 (Houghton's Pond / Ponkapoag Trail exit). Follow the road north from the highway for 1/2 mile until you reach a T-intersection. At the stop sign take a right onto Hillside Street. About 1/4 mile on the right is a large parking lot at Houghton's Pond. Park here and walk further down Hillside Street, about another 1/4 mile, to park headquarters.


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Our hike in the Blue Hills could not have gone better. The weather was good - a mix of overcast and sunny skies with moderate temperatures. The route was challenging, with lots of climbing and some tricky footing, but the hikers put in a great effort and kept their spirits high throughout. The hilltop vistas were very rewarding.

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Members That Participated

Masshiker

Outdoor Fitness Level: Easy to Moderate


Medford, MA


United States
sustaining member
rocketmandan

Outdoor Fitness Level: Moderate


Boston, MA


United States
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