Great Blue Hill
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Highest hill on the Atlantic Ocean south of Maine, part of the Blue Hills Reservation, offering hiking and scenic views.

šŸ“œ Highest hill on the Atlantic Ocean south of Maine.
šŸ” Part of the 7,000-acre Blue Hills Reservation.

Why Go

šŸš¶ Explore 125 miles of trails with varied terrain
šŸ”­ Visit Blue Hill Observatory, studying climate since 1885
šŸžļø Enjoy panoramic views of Boston skyline from the summit
šŸŠ Swim, fish, or picnic at Houghton's Pond Recreation Area

Why Avoid

āš ļø Summit road is steep (15-20% slope), not open to public vehicles
ā™æ Some observatory areas only accessible by steps

Tips

šŸ…æļø Free parking at Houghton's Pond or Blue Hill Ski Area.
šŸ• Dogs allowed on-leash, but not on Houghton's Pond beach.

Cost

šŸ’° Observatory tours from $5 for adults, discounts available.

Hours

šŸ•’ Observatory: Sat & Sun 10AM-4PM (Feb-Dec), Federal holidays. Reservation: Dawn to dusk.

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