Houghton's Pond is close to the most popular trailhead and parking area within the Blue Hills Reservation. This is a popular spot, so you'll likely have to share the trail. …

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8.96 km

View of Boston Skyline from Buck Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Buck Hill is one of the many low-lying summits that you can bike up in the Blue Hills Reservation. There are actually a few views through windows of trees at …

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18.4 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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21.7 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.5 km

9.12 km

1.88 km

161 m

Surfaces

9.51 km

8.38 km

1.92 km

971 m

732 m

174 m

Elevation

Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

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Houghton's Pond

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