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Chickatawbut
| A short hike with great views, this trail is lots of fun for children who like rock scrambling. |
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Slide Notch Path
| In spring or early summer, look for the waterfall on Slide Notch Path. |
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The Old 128
| “Most intriguing” trail is how one FBH member categorizes The Old 128. This is the trail from the picnic areas that goes along the old highway route. She writes: “it’s fascinating to see the old road and we’ve always wondered about it – what all the old markings mean and how quickly it went back to nature…” |
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Great Blue Hill
| Thousands of hikers ascend Great Blue Hill each year to enjoy the fantastic view. |
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Wolcott Path Green Dot Loop
| This relatively level trail through large hardwood forests begins in the parking area, 500 feet north of Trailside Museum. |
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Buck Hill via Skyline
| Those folks looking for a short trail that is kid friendly – from preschoolers to seniors – would love this hour adventure of strolling or hiking near Boston. |
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Buck Hill Orange to Blue Blaze
| The rocky summit of Buck Hill offers a stellar 360 degree view of the surrounding region and is an invigorating climb. |
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Dark Hollow Loop Green Dot
| This mostly level forested loop trail takes you through oak-pine woodlands. |
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Wolcott Path/Border Path
| A relatively level trail through beautiful woodlands. A great trail to start your exploration of hiking near Boston. |
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Hancock Hill
| Want to go hiking Boston for a wonderful summit view? |
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Skyline Loop Blue Blazes
| This popular loop trail for hiking near Boston crosses several summits offering panoramic views. |
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Fowl Meadow
| Easy flat stroll. A great place for hiking near boston with kids of all ages. |
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Rattlesnake Hill
| For a short, eventful experience of hiking near Boston, follow the Green and Blue dots from Shea Rink. |
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Little Blue Hill
| Little Blue Hill offers a much shorter climb than Great Blue for hiking near Boston. |
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Quincy Quarries
| The whole family will enjoy picnicking on the grass, surrounded by colorful graffiti-covered cliffs. You’ll find short, scenic hiking near Boston. |
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Houghton’s Pond Loop Yellow Dot
| A short scenic trail around popular Houghton’s Pond. Not only is it a great place for hiking near Boston, but also for swimming in the summer! |
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Skyline from Headquarters to Eliot Tower
| A vigorous hike with views. This is about a two hour hike if you are walking at a moderate pace with a couple water breaks. |
What Will you Find When You Go Hiking near Boston in Blue Hills?Where else can you go hiking near Boston and find 125 miles of trails? Wander through shady woods on Little Blue Hills, climb rocky ledges to stunning views at Quincy Quarries or bring your family on a short stroll and enjoy a swim at Houghton’s Pond.
