Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 15, 2024

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Blue Hills Reservation

Eustis-Jeffries Conservation Land

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.60 km

Hancock Hill

Highlight • Summit

Although Hancock Hill is not the tallest or the most famous summit in the Blue Hills Reservation, it arguably offers some of the best view of Downtown Boston from its …

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7.31 km

Houghton's Pond

Highlight • Beach

A beautiful light sand beach, crystal clear water, picnic benches and shady trees, Houghton's Pond is the perfect place for a relaxing day or the end of a scenic hike …

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7.58 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.89 km

1.55 km

114 m

Surfaces

4.42 km

2.27 km

687 m

178 m

Elevation

Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

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