BLUE HILLS RESERVATION - Massachusetts

1 BLUE HILLS RESERVATION ATHLETIC. FIELDS. 4227. 4011 4235. LANE. 4014. 4133. 4223. 4124. ATHLETIC. FIELD. 4086. 4085. 4234. 4082. 4102. Do 4049. ll Lan ar 4166. e 4096. Hemenway Pond 4134. 3171. He ml 4053. Dr ock 4013 3131. 1214 4052. 3104 Squamaug Notch Path 3174. 1165. 1166. 4 3094. 302. 1182. 1046 3065. 1217. 1121. 1033 1154. 1122 1208. 1206 3051. 3085. 1023 1150 1170 1210. 09. 12. 1172. 1051 3040 3155. 2181. 1010. 1186. Closed in 1002 2072. winter 6670 1050 1045. 6877. 3090. 6650. 6900. 6880 2071. 1030. 6891 6896 1001. 1003 5610. 5620. CONCESSION 5600. Accord Pa STAND 5611. 6600 th 1077. LEGEND. 1057. 1079 Intersection Marker: The four digit ATHLETIC. FIELDS. numbers seen on the map designate DESTINATION TRAILS are marked with rectangles and are designed trail intersections. Look for the for much longer and more strenuous day hikes.

2 These are not loop trails corresponding white wooden signs so plan transportation back to your starting point. with black numbers on trees or posts along the trails. R U L E S A N D R E G U L AT I O N S 5320. Blue rectangles mark the popular Skyline which traverses the entire Park open dawn to dusk. 5322. Blue HILLS Range with many fantastic views. Note the north and south For the protection and enjoyment of the Blue HILLS , branches in the western part of the RESERVATION . RESERVATION Headquarters the following are prohibited: Length: 9 miles Hiking Time: 4 to 7 hours Littering 5218 Parking LOOP TRAILS are marked with dots. Loop trails begin and end at the Open fires Canoe Launch 5380 same point at designated parking areas as marked on the map. Metal detectors Alcoholic beverages Green dots mark several woodland loops which allow you to enjoy Restrooms (seasonal only).

3 Pets, except on a leash 5383 the natural beauty of the RESERVATION . Observation Towers 5370. Hunting or trapping Length: to 4 miles Hiking Time: 2 to hours Posting or distributing leaflets Structure Red dots mark rugged, rocky loops over hilly terrain providing a Camping except at AMC Camp with permit Narrow Trail more challenging hike. Motorized vehicles, except on public roads 5413 Length: 1 to 3 miles Hiking Time: 1 to hours Wide Trail Disruptive conduct, including public nudity Group use of 25 or more, except with a DCR permit Yellow dots mark short loops which enable you to enjoy parts of the Paved Road Destruction or removal of vegetation, animals, RESERVATION in a small amount of time. structures, artifacts or other State property 5360 Length: to 1 mile Hiking Time: 1 hour Railroad Off trail use without a permit Town Boundary DIRECTIONAL LOOP TRAILS are marked with triangles and both loops In addition, the following activities are allowed 5216 begin and end at the Houghton's Pond main parking lot.

4 These are designed Wetlands in designated areas only: as rolling routes for a fun mountain bike ride or long woodland hike. The trails 5355. Parking are marked in one direction only and are to be followed counter-clockwise. Pond 5420. Sporting activities Brook, River White triangles mark the Forest Path loop in the Houghton's Pond Mountain bicycling section. This rambling 6-mile loop creates a long woodland hike Contour Lines Charcoal grills or fuel stoves or novice to intermediate mountain bike ride. 6 meter ( ft) interval Non-motorized boating at Ponkapoag Pond Length: 6 miles Swimming at Houghton's Pond 1 8 1 4 1 2. 0. with lifeguard supervision Yellow triangles mark the Breakneck Ledge loop in the Great Blue ATHLETIC. FIELD Hill section. This mile loop provides a rocky, rugged and hilly All visitors must follow directions of Park personnel SCALE IN MILES.

5 Experience for the advanced mountain biker or avid hiker. or Police. Any violations of these regulations may result MAP PRINTED WITH SOY INK AND ON RECYCLED PAPER. Length: miles in arrest and/or fine per order of 302 Commonwealth of COLORS MAY CHANGE IN BRIGHT LIGHT. Massachusetts Regulations STAY ON DCR DESIGNATED TRAILS FOR SAFETY AND RESOURCE PROTECTION DCR official map printed April 2016. DCR Blue Blue HILLS HILLS RESERVATION RESERVATION Printed courtesy of DCR Massachusetts Trailside Museum Charitable Trust. Proceeds to bene t benefit Trail Map Map and and Guide Guide Blue HILLS Trailside Trail Museum. i t e y o u t o Enjoying the v y o u n t e RESERVATION RESERVATION . d t i v i o The The Blue Blue HILLS HILLS RESERVATION Headquarters isis located located at at 695. 695 Hillside Hillside Street Street i RESERVATION Headquarters e in in Milton, Milton, 1/4.

6 1/4 mile mile north north of of Houghtons Houghton'sPond, Pond,beside besidethe theState StatePolice isscco Police i n d Station. Station. Please Please stop stop by, by, or or call call (617). (617) 698-1802. 698-1802 for for further further information. information. W. Q Athletic Fields the Blue Blue HILLS HILLS RESERVATION . ovveer.. the e Three reservable reservable athletic athleticfields eldsare areavailable availableatatHoughton's HoughtonsPond. Pond. For reservations, For reservations, call DCRcall DCR Recreation Recreation at (617) at (617) 727-4708. 727-5290 Ext. 509. Stretching StretchingfromfromDedham Dedhamto toQuincy, Quincy,Milton MiltontotoRandolph, Q Blue HILLS Trailside Museum W Randolph, r.. This DCR facility, managed by the Mass Audubon Society, The in through inthe theBlue trails ofofthe The trails largest throughthe BlueHills theBlue the theBlue largestopen BlueHills openspace thenatural Hillschain BlueHills chainwith Hillslead HillsReservation spacewithin naturalfabric within35.

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8 An admission fee is charged. For more information and operating hours, call (617) 333-0690. Q Boating Boating Non-motorized boats are permitted in Ponkapoag Pond and woodlands. Parkvisitors visitorsmay mayenjoy enjoynumerous numerousoutdoor outdooractivities activitiesincluding includinghiking, hiking,biking, biking,horseback horsebackriding, riding,skiing skiingandandsavoring savoring the Neponset River only. nature. Weshare sharea afragile fragilegreen greenoasis oasisamidst amidstthethebustle bustleofofthe thecity. alegacy legacywewecan canhand handtotoour ourchildren children ififwe wecare carefor foritittoday. today. Q Camping Camping Overnight Overnight camping camping is is permitted permitted only only at at the the Appalachian Appalachian Mountain Mountain Club Club cabins cabins on on Ponkapoag Ponkapoag Pond. Pond.

9 Call Call the the AMC. AMC. at at (781). (781) 961-7007. 961-7007 for for reservations. reservations. A World The Faces and Places For crowded populations to Q Fishing Fishing Fishing is permitted at Houghtons Houghton's Pond, Pond, Ponkapoag Ponkapoag Pond, Pond, St. Moritz Pond, Hillside Pond, Blue Hill Reservoir and Pine of Nature Early European settlers Early European settlers encountered encountered Native Native Americans Americans living living live in health and happiness, they must have space for air, ;YLL )YVVR ( Z[H[L ZOPUN SPJLUZL PZ YLX\PYLK . Tree Brook. A state fishing license is required. off the rich o the rich resources resources ofof the theBlue Blue HILLS . Thenatives HILLS . The natives referred referred toto Q Friends of the Blue HILLS The RESERVATION boastsaarich variety of RESERVATION boasts ofplants plantsand and animals, including including themselvesas themselves as Massachuseuck, Massachuseuck, or or people living livingnear nearthe the great great for light, for exercise, for rest, -VY V]LY `LHYZ [OL -YPLUKZ VM [OL )S\L /PSSZ H UVU WYV [.]]]]

10 For over 30 years, the Friends of the Blue HILLS , a non-profit several rare and andendangered species,such endangered species, suchas theTimber Timberrattlesnake rattlesnake HILLS . Closeproximity HILLS . Close proximitytotothetheNeponset Neponset River, River,the theseacoast seacoast andand and for the enjoyment of that volunteer organization has been dedicated to protecting and and and Eastern copperhead found nowhere copperhead found nowhereelse else in in the the Boston area. Boston,highhighvantage vantagepoints pointsandanabundance abundance of quarrymaterials promoting the Blue HILLS RESERVATION . Call (781) 828-1805 or peaceful beauty of nature, visit for more information. Trails traverse a diversity of habitats, upland and Trails traverse a diversity of habitats, upland and bottomland bottomland have made the RESERVATION lands an have made the RESERVATION lands an attraction attraction throughout throughout which , is so refreshing forests, swamp swamp and and pond pond edges, edges, meadows meadows andand anan Atlantic white white history.