Nice short trails for a quick hike. With Covid going on the bathrooms by the Museum are closed and the one at the observation center are open. I want to map it out for longer hikes.

Awesome hike. Different paths with varying difficulties. The observatory at the top features a shop full of interesting science projects as well as educational tours

Beautiful place for a hike... Very secluded for the majority.. Parking was almost full and hardly saw anyone on the trails.. My girl and I had a blast quite romantic..

Love the Blue Hills, 125 miles of trails through varying terrain in 7,000 acres and so accessible to those in those of us in the eastern part of the state. I hike there a lot, especially the Skyline Trail, and the views from Eliot Tower and the Observatory are incredible! I often go there in remembrance of my son Brian who passed away a little over 5 years ago at age 34. We loved hiking here and taking photos. Sweet memories.

Nice hike, lots of people, most wearing mask, free running dogs, good climbs, good shoes a must.Will definitely do trails again. Lots of options.

Nice hiking/ walking place. Make sure you download the trail map from the park website before go in there. There is picture of trails map on public areas. Alltrail and google map not working well. Trails marked with colored dots on trees. Restrooms were clean.

Very nice place for a walk. We walked around houghtons pond today. It was warm and sunny, and people were enjoying the trails as well as the beach. They were even some swimmers in the water! We were pleasantly surprised to find that there were porta potties and bathrooms available, too.

Awesome place for hiking or nature walks. I went up one of the trails (started at the Trailside Museum, trail is marked with red dots) with friends and we had a great time. The hike is not too difficult but is a little rocky. It led us to the weather observatory for a nice view. And there are some benches once you get to the top if you need a rest. There are many different trails to explore going up the Great Blue Hill, around the pond, etc., so I would definitely come back and visit.

Always a great time hiking Blue Hills. The other hikers/pedestrians are very friendly and courteous during these uncertain times of the pandemic. A majority wear masks. Theres an app with GPS to assist you with trails if you get lost and ample maps and labels throughout. The trails are well-maintained. The tower at the top provides a great view of the Boston skyline. Can sit on the chairlift at the ski resort and watch the sunset!

I’m only reviewing the Skyline loop trail which is a 10.5 mile hiking loop. This is a very nice and enjoyable loop with a few small points of interest. It does take a chunk of time to complete this and there are MANY smaller paths within this forest which makes it more difficult to stay on the main path. You will wonder off a few times and have to backtrack.Overall a very enjoyable hike and you will definitely earn a nice meal after you’re done with this.

Very nice. Beautiful day. A lot of people, but not crowded once you get into the trails.

I did my first trial run on the skyline trail. It was brutal but loved it at the end of it. The trail is moderately hard where I had to slow down most of the parts from running to walking/hiking due to the steepness. You get to see the Boston skyline. And the surrounding area. This would be a great trail to begin if you are looking for more challenging terrain in the future.

We did Blue Hill (North). It was a pretty quick hike with parts that are just a bit steep. It was a lot of fun and had some great views. There are a lot of options for hiking/walking in the area!

Always fun to trek through no matter how many times you go. usually just go wherever I feel like and dont stick to a mapped loop or anything. youll make your way back to your car eventually anyway!

For a majestic view of wonderous creation and a good workout, or just a walk with the family while communing with nature this is the place you want to be. The observatory also offers other options as well as a gift shop with plenty of items for memorabilia of your venture of the Blue Hills, or stop by the Trailside Museum and the animal habitats which house some the indigenous wildlife of the mountainous area. Great looking, and learning possibilities waiting to be discovered and seen.

Great for a quick solo hike to start the day. Clean and well-kept trails

I have been coming here for years. It is always peaceful and beautiful (especially in the fall).

Great place to get away within the city.

So many great trails to check out here. You just have to come back multiple times. If you are looking to get away from the crowds, Ponkapoag Pond is the place to go. Its not heavily-visited and the 4-mile Green Dot trail is a fairly flat, easy walk or run. But for variety, you should head out on the side trails that run along the eastern side of the pond. Maybe youll be able to spot one of the eastern milk snakes warming up in the sun.

I live about 20 minutes from here and some of my favorite winter memories is learning how to ski on Blue Hills Mountain. Now that Im older, Ive discovered hiking during on the mountain during the rest of the seasons. They have great paths with skill level options which is really nice. And the gift of a great view from the top!

Great place for a hike. Plenty of well marked trails with a range of difficulty. You can take it easy or do a something a bit more strenuous. The view from the top of Buck hill is nice. Parking is plentiful at Houghtons pond.

Great hill. Recommend downloading the all trails app and using it to do the trail. Watch out for blazes as you can go off course. A bit Rocky but good for dogs. Saw lots of little kids there as well

Hiking here has become one of my greatest pastimes. Ive done the quail and red dot trails so far and looking to try out others for more of an adventurous hike. You can also walk along the road if youre not much of a hiker or dont wish to be fully submerged into the woods.

Such a nice hike for family and friends. Trails well marked!

Loved it. It had been too long. A bit too popular during the pandemic but great trail management and great social distancing adherence. Challenging up great blue hill but so worth it

Very peaceful and beautiful place. For someone who lives in the city, it felt amazing to connect back with mother nature, and disconnect from the digital world. Calm mind brings inner strength and self-confidence, so thats very important for good health.

I love hiking and Blue Hills Reservation is the closest hiking spot for me. Ive been there many times, each time I go I am and refreshed, peaceful, and I get a workout each time. I received all of the above out of it which Im happy about.

Great hiking location near Boston! Multiple trails to choose from, some are tough with all rocks, some are casual walks!Great for family and weekend leisure!

Due to covid things, it will be better to reach early in the morning, to get a parking spot. Park will be close after certain occupancy limit exceed.And swimming is allowed only the designated spot.

Not far from the city yet still able to escape the city and enjoy everything nature has to offer

Its an excellent place to go hiking. Its very peaceful.

Good place for beginner skiers. Awesome night view of Boston while going up the lift and at the top of the mountain.

Great hiking so close to Boston! The hills really do offer some nice views of the Boston skyline. Be prepared to be going up and down as you traverse the five hills. Would recommend hiking shoes/boots since some hills require scrambling over rocks. Definitely a place for the whole family and dogs!

Hiker haven flanked by summer swimming Houghton Pond! Highest point view of the city of Boston! Just lovely!

Great place for a hike! The trails are very clearly marked, be sure to grab a map on your way up. Theres a watch tower at the top with a neat view and picnic spot too.

There are so many hikes and paths and wonderful things to do here. The only thing lacking is available parking on a beautiful day

Proximity of such a place to Boston makes it that much more great. Just dont park in anything other than a designated spot -- you will get a ticket and perhaps towed.

Today was a lovely fall day: fresh air, beautiful foliage, uncrowded. The Blue Hills Reservation is a treasure that must be experienced, again and again, fall, winter, spring, summer.

They have markings on the trail with numbers and color dots on the trees to avoid getting lost. The nature is well preserved as it should be. Not much hikers maybe because of the pandemic which is a good thing. We saw butterflies, dragonflies, wild blueberries and some ground orchid as well. An indication of its good condition.

For people who arent familiar with the area, picking a trail might be a bit of a challenge. So far my favorite is the red blue trail that starts across from the headquarters. Take a picture of the trail map at the entrance and use it along the way. Super helpful.

Incredible place. Peaceful and quite and full of friendly faces (and dogs). Great place for a leisurely stroll around the pond or more intense hikes through the reservation for more experienced hikers. Highly recommend for a single or family outing.

Awesome day out with the hubby! Been waiting for decent day for months now! I hid some rocks along my way! Good luck@!

Blues Blue Hills is nice for very beginner hikers and Walkers there is a moderate to you no more skilled holler hike with some rocky stones and tree roots on the right hand side but it pretty much goes one way and then you have to turn back I wouldnt recommend for advanced to expert hikers and climbers. Also I dont see it possible for dogs to go because the paths are very narrow and I also havent seen any dogs even on leash. They also have benches in little alike roundabouts throughout the past so just to set the tone of like the type of area that it is. Otherwise nice place and no trash

Great place! The views from on top of the blue hills is breath taking!

Many hiking spots and trails. View from blue hills trail is amazing and you can enjoy the fall colors.

Great hike. Lots of different trails to do. Only 30 min from my home.

A nice place to get a winter hike experience (early March). Had a foot deep of snow, the trails were not cleared off snow. We took the Skyline trail from the state police bldg which was quite demanding, very steep climbs and descents but were rewarded with a nice view of downtown Boston at the tower. At times it was easier to just sit down and slide rather than climb down. There is plenty of parking spaces around. Also visited the weather observatory, and took a quick tour. You get really nice panoramic view from there as well.

Absolutely beautiful even on an overcast day. We followed recs online and grabbed a map and suggested hike list from the headquarters which helped a lot and saved us from getting lost! The weather station was very interesting, educational, and a great midway stop.

Good place to do trekking with friends and family. We followed the blue line from Braintree to Milton lake pond it was a awesome journey and good workout. Pathway was clear and neat.

Beautiful hicking, they have a variety of trails for all different types of hickers easy medium and difficult the easy trails were perfect foe my young children

This wasnt what I was thinking I would encounter near Boston. A very beautiful conservation area with some relatively challenging hikes and worthy views. When I visit again Ill make sure to make this a part of my visit. Beautiful place.

Great park for family, dog, hiking, beach, and picnic. Hiking trails for all levels of hiking. Beautiful pond and beach.

Nice hike. The outside animals were free to see. As of now you need to fill out a form to visit, due to Covid.

Great place to hike. There is more trail variety than youd expect. You can pick a nice easy trail or something that will get your heart rate up a bit.

That’s the place where you can taste real, actual blueberries in Boston, not that oversized stuff from stores and commercial farms. The blueberries (starting mid-July) are just as good as the ones you get in northern coastal Maine, without having to travel to Maine.Great hiking as well, but parking lots are usually packed on weekends, but not as much on weekday evenings.

Great scenic overlook, great place to go on a star gazing date at night, and walking paths and tables/benches for daytime enjoyment.

Always have s great time hiking to top with family...the small free zoo exhibit is good as well but have to go online to reserve a time slot now...still free tho

Easily accessible very family-friendly environment. Lifeguards very alert and safety conscious. Water is much cleaner than the typical pond inlet at a reserve. A definite if in the Boston area on family vac...

This place is amazing there are so many different trails depending were you want to go and on top there is this cabin/house thing (not sure) were you can sit and take a break there is also a gift shop across the cabin were you can get souvenirs there a little on the expensive side but its worth it if your thirsty because they do have many drinks and they have a bathroom overall it was good for my first time

I fully enjoy going for hikes ..I dont feel that the trail are property marked

There are so many different trails to hike depending on your mood ar ability. Its beautiful.

Still coming back decades later lovely scenic area

Good time, family fun and a path difficultly choice for every age. Easily distinguished by color.

Love to go here for walks with Billy

I grew up in the Nike Site. Love coming here

Love hiking through the trails beautiful Vistas. Great workout.

Great hike options nd a variety of different things to hike.

Crowded on the weekends, especially on the trail up to Eliot Observation Tower—the halfway point for the Skyline Loop (pack a lunch and pause to eat it here!). After that, crowds begin to thin out. Follow the blue trail markers to take the Skyline Loop South for an additional ~2 miles of light scrambling. Its certainly more involved than a walk in the woods, but accessible to anyone whos relatively fit.

The Blue Hills Reservation is easily accessible from I-93 and Rt 138. The name Massachusetts is an Algonquin Indian name which means In the Place of the Great Hill. That would be Great Blue Hill, a center piece of this reservation.

Absolutely beautiful scenery, with tons of different trails, little streams, ponds, and several spots with amazing views. Ive been told its a great place to ride a bike or go for a hike, but its a great spot to just walk and enjoy everything thats part of the reservation.

Have loved visiting the Hill ever since I worked there in the 80s. Enjoyed meeting the students & sharing great weather info with them. (Blue Hill Observatory)

The hike was nice and easy.

Best place to hike on the South Shore. Trails are clearly marked and easy to navigate. Great views of Boston if you can make it up to Tower Hill.

The weather is great, so its mobbed with people. Would be 4 stars on a quieter day.

Always a good spot for a nice walk.

Had a good time even during this time of covid 19 we got some sun and enjoyed our hike! Altho I wish there was more parking and bathrooms for kids we still had fun

Great hiking area. We walked the entire length on the skyline trail. Highly recommend. Need good footwear and plenty of water/food. Took us just under 4 hours

Great hike. Very hilly and rocky so be prepared!

Good to see people having fun with kids and dogs. Wonderful scenery

Very nice place. Good for rest with family

Great place for a hike! Lots of variety for trails and a great view from the top. Nice to do even when hiking at night.

A tough and steep hike All uphill however the views at the top are spectacular

Expansive park very close to Boston. Many trail options at different lengths/difficulties

Blue Hills offers huge acreage and a wide variety of challenging trails, some with wonderful views of the Boston area. Hiking Blue Hills is the best way to stave off old age!

Great trails to hike. View from tower outstanding

Great maps, trails very clearly marked. In the visitor center the lady was very helpful and kind. We chose the north - south skyline trail and though it was hard at times (and easy at others) it was worth it to get to Eliot tower and seeing that view.

Great hikes and view of Boston all year around

View from the watch tower at the top of the blue trail.

Awesome place with nice views, swimming facilities, lots of trail, but not enough parking.

My absolute favorite hiking place !! Always go there! Beautiful

Nice hike- steep incline -paved all the way up - great butt workout- about 25 minutes to top. Plenty of free parking below and amazing view above of entire city of Boston. On a clear day you can see the ocean. Reminds me of Runyon canyon in Los Angeles.

Really nice park to take some fresh air and disconnect from the city. There are several trails to hike with different levels

Nice area to walk/hike. Similar to the Middlesex Fells. Enjoyed the walk up the red dot trail from Houghtons Pond to Buck Hill. Many people in the pond area not practicing social distancing or wearing masks. Once on the trail most people were wearing masks and overall theres more space.

Well marked and kept trails. Great views.

Great place for a hike of varying lengths. There are various paths, so feel free to take the one less traveled. They eventually lead back to one another. Be mindful of the road that leads through it, its also the midway point. So if you walk the whole thing, remember your car is gonna be quite a long walk back.

Nice hiking and riverside, great place for kids and family visits

Short distance from Boston. Restrooms at Houghtons Pond beach are open. Great trails, short /long. But there are the occasional bags of dog poop that irresponsible humans leave behind.

Always love Blue Hills

Always a great spot! Good to get out of the city and walk or hike, our dog loves it too! The trails here are well maintained and easy to follow.

The trails are clearly marked so you wont need to spend 3$ for maps if you know which trail to go for.. I chose blue one which is expected to have medium difficulty however since the weather is moisture it is easy today morning.. No wild animals to fear about.. My experience is very good and i might come back again to try a different trail.. This is my second hiking in Boston..