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SaveWith an extensive network of smooth pathways, a good mix of fast and flowy double and single track, as well as many more challenging tech trails up and down the several rocky hills in the park, Blue Hills Reservation is ideal for mountain bikers of all ages and abilities.
The terrain ranges from woodlands to marshlands to rocky hills. There is an extensive, well-marked and well-maintained trail system with miles of fire roads, as well double and single track trails.
Other activities available include hiking, swimming, canoeing and horseback riding. There is a designated swimming area at Houghton's Pond as well as a refreshment stand.
Great Blue Hill is the second highest "coastal mountain" on the East Coast. (A coastal mountain is any mountain from which you can see the ocean). There are great views of Boston and the south shore from several hill tops.
Please remember that the trails are multi-use and are shared by hikers, horseback riders and runners who have the right of way. Respect and cooperation will ensure that your use of the trail will not conflict with the use of other trail users and will help maintain healthy trail conditions. Enjoy your ride and and please keep these guidelines in mind as you explore.
Where Mountain Bikes Are Allowed
To see which trails are the most popular, on the map above, hit the “Trail Style” tab to open the drop down list, then hit “Popularity". The trails colored red are ridden the most while the trails colored green is at the other end.
The reservation is divided into management sections. Sensitive or vulnerable sections may have greater restrictions than other sites. The areas that offer mountain biking include Great Blue Hill, Houghton's Pond, Ponkapoag East, West Street and Little Blue Hill. The Fowl Meadow Section allows mountain biking as well.
Designated bike trails are shown in green, blue or black in Trailforks (and in black on the official DCR map), depicting the challenge rating of the trails. Trails where mountain bikes are not allowed are shown in shaded out black in the Trailforks App and are marked with "Mountain Biking Not Allowed" sign in red.
Trails east of Route 28 / north of I-93 are closed to mountain bikes, including Chickatawbut, Wompatuck, St Moritz and Quincy Quarries, to protect endangered species.
The park is open dawn to dusk and no night riding is allowed. Park is closed to Mountain Bikers in the month of March due to mud/soil conditions.
The terrain ranges from woodlands to marshlands to rocky hills. There is an extensive, well-marked and well-maintained trail system with miles of fire roads, as well double and single track trails.
Other activities available include hiking, swimming, canoeing and horseback riding. There is a designated swimming area at Houghton's Pond as well as a refreshment stand.
Great Blue Hill is the second highest "coastal mountain" on the East Coast. (A coastal mountain is any mountain from which you can see the ocean). There are great views of Boston and the south shore from several hill tops.
Please remember that the trails are multi-use and are shared by hikers, horseback riders and runners who have the right of way. Respect and cooperation will ensure that your use of the trail will not conflict with the use of other trail users and will help maintain healthy trail conditions. Enjoy your ride and and please keep these guidelines in mind as you explore.
Where Mountain Bikes Are Allowed
To see which trails are the most popular, on the map above, hit the “Trail Style” tab to open the drop down list, then hit “Popularity". The trails colored red are ridden the most while the trails colored green is at the other end.
The reservation is divided into management sections. Sensitive or vulnerable sections may have greater restrictions than other sites. The areas that offer mountain biking include Great Blue Hill, Houghton's Pond, Ponkapoag East, West Street and Little Blue Hill. The Fowl Meadow Section allows mountain biking as well.
Designated bike trails are shown in green, blue or black in Trailforks (and in black on the official DCR map), depicting the challenge rating of the trails. Trails where mountain bikes are not allowed are shown in shaded out black in the Trailforks App and are marked with "Mountain Biking Not Allowed" sign in red.
Trails east of Route 28 / north of I-93 are closed to mountain bikes, including Chickatawbut, Wompatuck, St Moritz and Quincy Quarries, to protect endangered species.
The park is open dawn to dusk and no night riding is allowed. Park is closed to Mountain Bikers in the month of March due to mud/soil conditions.
Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
eBikes Allowed:
No
Land Status: State Park
Land Manager: MA DCR
google parking directions Access Info:
Most riders start from the main parking lot at Houghton's Pond, which is central to all parts of the park. 695-821 Hillside St, Canton, MA 02021
Disclaimer:
Park is closed to Mountain Bikers in the month of March due to mud/soil conditions - check the SE NEMBA Facebook group for any updates when trails are reopened
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Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
158 trails
- Horse
13 trails
- Hike
221 trails
- Trail Running
222 trails
- Snowshoe
24 trails
- Nordic Ski
6 trails
Region Details
- 22
- 13
- 49
- 61
- 13
Region Status
Open as of May 10, 2022
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 228
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 158
- Trails Horse
- 13
- Trails Hike
- 221
- Trails Trail Running
- 222
- Trails Snowshoe
- 24
- Trails Downhill Ski
- 14
- Trails Backcountry Ski
- 3
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 6
- Total Distance
- 105 miles
- Total Descent
- 13,510 ft
- Total Vertical
- 585 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 626 ft
- Reports
- 2,149
- Photos
- 52
- Ridden Counter
- 26,775
Popular Blue Hills Reservation Mountain Biking Trails
Blue Hills Reservation Mountain Bike Routes
| title | rating | distance |
|---|---|---|
| Great Blue Hill Loop | 22 miles | |
| Blue Hills Ponkapoag Pond Green Dot | 4 miles | |
| Blue Hills Gravel Bike Ponky Loop | 11 miles | |
| White Yellow Triangle Modified | 9 miles | |
| 2022 NEMBA Toy Ride - Ponky Intermediate 10 miles | 10 miles | |
| 2022 NEMBA Toy Ride - Hilly Intermediate 10 miles | 9 miles | |
| Blue Hills Gravel Bike Loop White | 6 miles | |
| Blue Hills Gravel Bike Loop Yellow | 5 miles | |
| Tour De Ponky - Ponkapoag Loop | 10 miles | |
| Tour De Blue Hills | 12 miles |
Photos of Blue Hills Reservation Mountain Bike
trail: Houghton Hill Summit Trail
2 |
Mar 3, 2023 @ 11:20am
Mar 3, 2023
trail: Coon Hollow Path
4 |
Mar 3, 2023 @ 11:18am
Mar 3, 2023
trail: Eliot Circle
4 |
Mar 3, 2023 @ 11:12am
Mar 3, 2023
trail: North Skyline Trail
4 |
Mar 3, 2023 @ 11:09am
Mar 3, 2023
trail: North Skyline Trail
4 |
Mar 3, 2023 @ 11:07am
Mar 3, 2023
trail: Duck Pool Hiking Trail
19 |
Oct 28, 2022 @ 5:16am
Oct 28, 2022
trail: 1185 - 1170
42 |
Jun 29, 2022 @ 2:57pm
Jun 29, 2022
trail: Acton Path
188 |
Apr 3, 2020 @ 7:29am
Apr 3, 2020Videos of Blue Hills Reservation Mountain Bike
trail: Coon Hollow Path
38 |
Oct 19, 2022
trail: No Name Path
62 |
Jun 7, 2021
trail: Duck Pool Hiking Trail
34 |
Apr 29, 2021
trail: Nike Flow
79 |
Apr 29, 2021
trail: Duckin Deer
36 |
Apr 28, 2021
trail: Monatiquat Path
0:53 |
29 |
Sep 28, 2020
trail: Coon Hollow Path
1:01 |
1233 |
Nov 10, 2015
trail: Harmony Farm Bypass
2:23 |
111 |
May 11, 2022 , Milton
Current Trail Warnings
| status | trail | date | condition | user | info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1077 - 1057 | Mar 1, 2023 @ 12:00am Mar 1, 2023 | Unknown | OttaCee BlueHills | ||
| 1082 to Summit Rd | Mar 1, 2023 @ 12:00am Mar 1, 2023 | Unknown | OttaCee BlueHills | ||
| 1121 - 1122 | Mar 1, 2023 @ 12:00am Mar 1, 2023 | Unknown | OttaCee BlueHills |
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1185 - 1170 | Mar 1, 2023 @ 12:00am Mar 1, 2023 | Unknown | OttaCee BlueHills | ||
| 1206 to 1210 | Mar 1, 2023 @ 12:00am Mar 1, 2023 | Unknown | OttaCee BlueHills | ||
| 2053 to 2057 | Mar 1, 2023 @ 12:00am Mar 1, 2023 | Unknown | OttaCee BlueHills | ||
| 2130 Connector | Mar 1, 2023 @ 12:00am Mar 1, 2023 | Unknown | OttaCee BlueHills | ||
| 2137 to 2132 | Mar 1, 2023 @ 12:00am Mar 1, 2023 | Unknown | OttaCee BlueHills | ||
| 2146 to 2150 Connector | Mar 1, 2023 @ 12:00am Mar 1, 2023 | Unknown | OttaCee BlueHills | ||
| 2154 Connector | Mar 1, 2023 @ 12:00am Mar 1, 2023 | Unknown | OttaCee BlueHills | ||
| 2163 to 2176 Connector | Mar 1, 2023 @ 12:00am Mar 1, 2023 | Unknown | OttaCee BlueHills | ||
| 5413-5422 Trail | Mar 1, 2023 @ 12:00am Mar 1, 2023 | Unknown | OttaCee BlueHills | ||
| 5421-5423 Trail | Mar 1, 2023 @ 12:00am Mar 1, 2023 | Unknown | OttaCee BlueHills |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | NickTheBro | vote | route | White Yellow Triangle Modified | Mar 15, 2023 @ 9:02am Mar 15, 2023 |
 | rsalvas | wishlist | route | Tour De Ponky - Ponkapoag Loop | Mar 15, 2023 @ 6:14am Mar 15, 2023 |
| s-mtbz | ridden | trail | Hancock Hill Path | Mar 12, 2023 @ 6:27am Mar 12, 2023 |
| Jontobs | ridden | trail | Wolcott Path | Mar 10, 2023 @ 4:35pm Mar 10, 2023 |
 | OttaCee | comment | trail | Eliot Circle | Mar 6, 2023 @ 5:24am Mar 6, 2023 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Done - thanks to bringing this up | Mar 6, 2023 @ 5:24am Mar 6, 2023 | ||
| trail | This trail is named incorrectly! It should be... | Mar 3, 2023 @ 11:16am Mar 3, 2023 | ||
 | trail | Loamy single track. | Sep 24, 2022 @ 2:57pm Sep 24, 2022 | ||
| trail | Feel like this one should maybe be a double... | Jun 28, 2022 @ 7:29pm Jun 28, 2022 | ||
 | trail | Undulating single-track trail, great for MTBs.... | Apr 3, 2022 @ 3:00pm Apr 3, 2022 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stony Brook Reservation | 65 | 39 | 27 | 12 | 3.9 km |
| Glen Echo Pond | 4.7 km | ||||
| Dedham Town Forest | 4 | 5 | 5.3 km | ||
| Eatons Pond Conservation Area | 5.6 km | ||||
| Lowell Woods | 9 | 1 | 5.7 km |
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Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 158 | 68 miles | 6,742 ft | 27 miles | 584 ft | #284 | #133 | 47 | 2,149 | 16 | 9,036 | |
| Horse | 13 | 4 miles | 282 ft | 1 mile | 472 ft | #459 | #313 | 1,634 | 2 | |||
| Hike | 221 | 104 miles | 13,399 ft | 44 miles | 584 ft | #178 | #99 | 6 | 2,149 | 2 | 1,154 | |
| Trail Running | 222 | 105 miles | 13,432 ft | 44 miles | 584 ft | #179 | #98 | 2,149 | 2 | 316 | ||
| Snowshoe | 24 | 3 miles | 942 ft | 2 miles | 472 ft | #1,594 | 1,019 | 8 | ||||
| Downhill Ski | 14 | 2 miles | 850 ft | 1 mile | 325 ft | 30 | ||||||
| Backcountry Ski | 3 | 1,818 ft | 3 ft | 253 ft | 384 ft | 3 | ||||||
| Nordic Ski | 6 | 1 mile | 62 ft | 1,972 ft | 118 ft | #1,272 | 1,019 | 17 |
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