Great Blue Hill
Fee required
Parking available
Wheelchair accessible
The hill that gave the Massachusett tribe, and later the state, its name.

📜 Highest hill on the Atlantic Ocean south of Maine (635 ft).
🔍 Part of Blue Hills Reservation, home to Blue Hill Observatory.

Why Go

⛰️ Panoramic views of Boston skyline
🚶‍♀️ Explore 125 miles of diverse trails
🔭 Visit historic Blue Hill Observatory
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Enjoy year-round outdoor activities

Why Avoid

⚠️ Summit road is steep (15-20% slope), not open to public vehicles
♿ Some observatory areas only accessible by steps

Tips

🅿️ Parking available at Blue Hill Ski Area or Trailside Museum.
📞 Contact Program Director for accessibility accommodations.

Cost

💰 Observatory Tower Roof Tour: Adults $5, Students/Military/Seniors $4, Ages 5-17 $3. General Tour: Adults $8. In-Depth Tour: Adults $12.

Hours

🕒 Blue Hills Reservation: Dawn to dusk. Blue Hill Observatory tours: Saturday & Sunday (February–December) 10AM-4PM, also Federal holidays and Patriot’s Day.

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