Blue Hills Reservation Headquarters — Attraction in Milton

This isn't so much about the headquarters as it is about the Blue Hills Reservation itself. And I suppose it's not really about the Blue Hills Reservation as much as it is about the Emerald Necklace, which is far and above far and away far far better than anything I experienced when I lived in New York for . . . a decade? A good long while. It's just so delightful that you can drive 15 minutes from downtown Boston and be in a place where you can fish, swim, hike, trail run, enjoy nature with your dog, enjoy nature with your friends, enjoy nature with your family. It's really quite extraordinary. It's a thing I love about Boston relative...

The closest you'll get to hiking in the mountains while staying in the metro area. This and the Middlesex Fells are the two places locals come to train for more challenging hikes. Both have a Skyline Trail that leads to a tower with a view of the city. Of the two, the Blue Hills is more challenging. The Reservation HQ has a bathroom and a water fountain but these have both been closed or disabled during quarantine. There is a...

Blue Hills has the best hiking and walking trails in Boston area. So many trails to choose from, all of which are easy or moderate, even pet and kid friendly. Great views of surrounding hills, lakes, Boston skyline and has multiple peak with one of them having a watch tower. We did 8 miles of trails yesterday covering skyline loop and skyline east loop. Must go if you are in...