BLUE HILLS RESERVATION

LANE

Closed in winter

BLUE HILLS RESERVATION

6600

RULES AND REGULATIONS

Park open dawn to dusk. For the protection and enjoyment of the Blue Hills, the following are prohibited: Littering Open fires Metal detectors Alcoholic beverages Pets, except on a leash Hunting or trapping Posting or distributing leaflets Camping except at AMC Camp with permit Motorized vehicles, except on public roads Disruptive conduct, including public nudity Group use of 25 or more, except with a DCR permit Destruction or removal of vegetation, animals,

structures, artifacts or other State property Off trail use without a permit In addition, the following activities are allowed in designated areas only: Parking Sporting activities Mountain bicycling Charcoal grills or fuel stoves Non-motorized boating at Ponkapoag Pond Swimming at Houghton's Pond

with lifeguard supervision All visitors must follow directions of Park personnel or Police. Any violations of these regulations may result in arrest and/or fine per order of 302 Commonwealth of Massachusetts Regulations 12.00

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Hemenway Pond

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Accord Path

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CONCESSION STAND

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ATHLETIC FIELDS

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5380 5370 5383

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5360 5355

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LEGEND

DESTINATION TRAILS are marked with rectangles and are designed

for much longer and more strenuous day hikes. These are not loop trails so plan transportation back to your starting point.

Blue rectangles mark the popular Skyline which traverses the entire Blue Hills Range with many fantastic views. Note the north and south branches in the western part of the reservation. Length: 9 miles Hiking Time: 4 to 7 hours

LOOP TRAILS are marked with dots. Loop trails begin and end at the

same point at designated parking areas as marked on the map.

Green dots mark several woodland loops which allow you to enjoy the natural beauty of the reservation. Length: 2.4 to 4 miles Hiking Time: 2 to 2.25 hours

Red dots mark rugged, rocky loops over hilly terrain providing a more challenging hike. Length: 1 to 3 miles Hiking Time: 1 to 2.25 hours

Yellow dots mark short loops which enable you to enjoy parts of the reservation in a small amount of time. Length: 0.5 to 1 mile Hiking Time: 1 hour

DIRECTIONAL LOOP TRAILS are marked with triangles and both loops

begin and end at the Houghton's Pond main parking lot. These are designed as rolling routes for a fun mountain bike ride or long woodland hike. The trails are marked in one direction only and are to be followed counter-clockwise.

White triangles mark the Forest Path loop in the Houghton's Pond section. This rambling 6-mile loop creates a long woodland hike or novice to intermediate mountain bike ride. Length: 6 miles

Yellow triangles mark the Breakneck Ledge loop in the Great Blue Hill section. This 4.5 mile loop provides a rocky, rugged and hilly experience for the advanced mountain biker or avid hiker. Length: 4.5 miles

STAY ON DCR DESIGNATED TRAILS FOR SAFETY AND RESOURCE PROTECTION

Intersection Marker: The four digit numbers seen on the map designate trail intersections. Look for the corresponding white wooden signs with black numbers on trees or posts along the trails.

Reservation Headquarters Parking Canoe Launch Restrooms (seasonal only) Observation Towers Structure Narrow Trail Wide Trail

Paved Road Railroad Town Boundary Wetlands Pond Brook, River Contour Lines

6 meter (19.7 ft) interval

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SCALE IN MILES

MAP PRINTED WITH SOY INK AND ON RECYCLED PAPER. COLORS MAY CHANGE IN BRIGHT LIGHT.

DCR official map printed April 2016

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A World

of Nature

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Ponds and Marshes The Wet and Wild

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Ponkapoag Bog A Quaking Experience

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The Meadow A Pioneer

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The Forests Of Oak and Hickories

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Rocky Hilltops A Windswept World

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The Faces and Places

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Native Americans The People of the Great Hills

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The Colonists Of Axes and Ploughs

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Quincy Granite The Birth of Two Industries

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The Blue Hill Weather Observatory Of Kites and Clouds

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"For crowded populations to live in health and happiness, they must have space for air, for light, for exercise, for rest, and for the enjoyment of that peaceful beauty of nature, which..., is so refreshing to the tired souls of the townspeople." Charles EElliioott

Charles Eliot

The Father of the Metropolitan Parks System

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The Civilian Conservation Corps Roosevelt's Tree Army

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The Blue Hills Today...

Preserving Open Space for Public Use

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A Precious Resource...

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reversee siddeeooff tthhiissbbrroocchhuurere. . Important Contacts:

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Enjoying the Reservation

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Q Athletic Fields

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Q Blue Hills Trailside Museum

This DCR facility, managed by the Mass Audubon Society, features cultural, historical and natural history exhibits with a display of live wildlife of the Blue Hills. Trailside Museum is located at 1904 Canton Avenue (Route 138), 1/2 mile north of route 93 (Exit 2B) in Milton. An admission fee is charged. For more information and operating hours, call (617) 333-0690.

Q Boating

Non-motorized boats are permitted in Ponkapoag Pond and the Neponset River only.

Q Camping

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Q Fishing

Fishing is permitted at Houghtons'sPPoonndd,,PPoonnkkaappooaaggPPoonndd,, St. Moritz Pond, Hillside Pond, Blue Hill Reservoir and Pine ;TYrLeLe)BYrVoVoRk.(AZs[tHa[tLe?fiZsOhPiUnNgSlPiJcLeUnZsLePiZsYrLeXq\uPiYrLeKd.

Q Friends of the Blue Hills

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promoting the Blue Hills Reservation. Call (781) 828-1805 or

visit info@ for more information.

Q G*oRlOf?inQgJ

The 36 hole Ponkapoag Golf Course is located in Canton on Route 138, 1/2 mile south of Route 93. Call (781) 828-4242.

Q Hiking

The Blue Hills Reservation offers over 125 miles of scenic trails for hikers. Please refer to the map and legend on the reverse side for details of hikes. Remember to dress appropriately and carry water on all hikes.

Q Horseback Riding

A number of privately owned stables operate in the area of the Blue Hills Reservation. Many of the dirt roads through the park are former carriage roads and are suitable for trail riding.

Q Ice Skating

The DCR owns and leases three ice skating rinks in the Blue

Hills Reservation. For Ulin Rink in Milton, cSahlel a(6R17in)k69in6Q-9u8in6c9y,

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Rink in Canton, call (781) 575-6660

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Mountain bicycling is prohibited during the month of March.

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tcioamn pw.oCrkasllh(o6p1s7,) i3n3c3lu-d0i6n9g0o. vernight programs and summer

camp. Call (617) 333-0690.

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The Houghton'ssPPoonnddVViissiittoorr CCeenntteerr ffeeaattuurreess ppaarrkk iinnffoorrmmaattiioonn and exhibits highlighting the human history of the Blue Hillss.. Wheelchair accessible restroom facilities are provided.

Q Weather Observatory and Science Center

Perched atop the summit of Great Blue Hill, the Blue Hill Observatory and Science Center features continuous weather study from 1885 through today. Educational programs and tours are offered. A fee is charged. Call (617) 696-0562 or visit for more information.

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