Waitt's Mountain — Attraction in Malden

The British are coming! Paul Revere, ring a bell? The Colonial Forces, mostly MA Militia we're stationed on top of Waitt's Mount for years watching mostly up & down Revere Beach & towards the Harbor for the British Ships on the horizon then to come ashore. The night of Paul Revere's Ride (of which he personally rode less than 10 miles, 10+ different people made that ride, Waitt's Mt. played a significant role as to dispatching men here & there for months to come. We must preserve that it's one of the most important parts of U.S. History ever. Waitt's Mount should have it's own US Minted Coin! We should all get together & propose it to our congressmen or woman even Senator Ed Markey who circa 1980 purchased the Malden Gateway twin towers for $1.00. What can I say I'm a walking Encyclopedia, especially when it comes to...

Walk up the paved paths through the park, and you’ll reach the top of Waitt’s Mountain for some of the best Bay State views. The tallest point in Malden, with expansive views of the Boston skyline. In World War I it was home to a Fresh Air Camp, and in World War II had gun batteries. During the Battle of Bunker Hill, people observed the battle from Waitt's Mount. Easy hike. Good for families....

This was a really beautiful place and it’s the highest peak in Malden so you can see the entire Boston skyline. It was so serene and a great place to enjoy a sunset. The photos I’ve posted are from March. But when I visited in July the place was a mess and trashed by college kids. It was noisy and dirty and definitely...