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Great Blue Hill Summit – Hancock Hill loop from Houghton's Pond

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Great Blue Hill Summit – Hancock Hill loop from Houghton's Pond

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(5060)

9,640

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Great Blue Hill Summit – Hancock Hill loop from Houghton's Pond

02:24

22.5km

570m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 5.45 km for 213 m

After 8.50 km for 299 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.86 km

Blue Hill Observatory and View of Boston Skyline

Highlight • Viewpoint

Take a hike to the summit of Great Blue Hill and the observation tower close by that offers a stunning 270° view of Boston, its harbour and to the South …

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4.15 km

View of Boston from Great Blue Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Whilst Great Blue Hill is the tallest of the 22 hills in the Blue Hills Chain, it is only a moderate climb from the main road, making it achievable for …

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4.20 km

Great Blue Hill Summit

Highlight • Summit

Ride your bike up the Big Blue Hill, and get a few minutes rest, and the view as a reward!

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4.23 km

Blue Hill Meteorological Observatory

Highlight • Monument

Blue Hill Observatory, located at the Blue Hill at 635 feet above sea level, is home to one of the oldest continuous weather record in North America. It is over …

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8.55 km

Hancock Hill

Highlight • Summit

Hancock Hill may not be the tallest or most popular summit in the reservation, but its tree-covered peak offers some of the most stunning views of Downtown Boston. Unlike other …

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8.78 km

Hancock Hill Path

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

While the trails around the base of the hill make for sweet riding, be prepared for lots and lots of big and loose rocks near the summit of Hancock Hill. …

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11.9 km

Locke/Gregg/Chestnut Run

Nature Reserve

15.2 km

View of Miso Hill, Magoniscook Hill, Great Blue Hill, and Wolcott Hill from Buck Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Are you in for a short hike? Scenic views over the greater Boston area an the beautiful green forest of the Blue Hills are guaranteed on this hike to Buck Hill.

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17.1 km

Hillside Pond

Highlight • Lake

Hillside Pond in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, remains peacefully hidden due to limited access. With Tucker Hill as a serene backdrop and winding trails, this secluded gem offers a remote and beautiful escape.

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19.2 km

Eustis-Jeffries Conservation Land

Nature Reserve

22.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.1 km

3.01 km

1.63 km

652 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.96 km

8.35 km

1.98 km

1.82 km

335 m

Elevation

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Today

Tuesday 21 July

26°C

16°C

85 %

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Max wind speed: 23.0 km/h

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Great Blue Hill Summit – Hancock Hill loop from Houghton's Pond

Blue Hill Observatory and View of Boston Skyline

View of Boston from Great Blue Hill

Great Blue Hill Summit

Blue Hill Meteorological Observatory

Hancock Hill

Hancock Hill Path

View of Miso Hill, Magoniscook Hill, Great Blue Hill, and Wolcott Hill from Buck Hill

Hillside Pond

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