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      With 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.
      Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
      eBikes Allowed: No
      Land Status: State Park
      Land Manager: MA DCR
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      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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      Region Details
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      Region Status
      Open as of May 10, 2022
      Local Trail Association

      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

      Photos of Blue Hills Reservation Mountain Bike

      2 |
      Mar 3, 2023 @ 11:20am
      Mar 3, 2023
      4 |
      Mar 3, 2023 @ 11:18am
      Mar 3, 2023
      trail: Eliot Circle
      4 |
      Mar 3, 2023 @ 11:12am
      Mar 3, 2023
      4 |
      Mar 3, 2023 @ 11:09am
      Mar 3, 2023
      4 |
      Mar 3, 2023 @ 11:07am
      Mar 3, 2023
      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, 2020

      Videos of Blue Hills Reservation Mountain Bike

      Chill Run on Lower Coon Hollow
      38 | Oct 19, 2022
      62 | Jun 7, 2021
      34 | Apr 29, 2021
      trail: Nike Flow
      79 | Apr 29, 2021
      36 | Apr 28, 2021
      0:53 | 29 | Sep 28, 2020
      Blue Hills
      1:01 | 1233 | Nov 10, 2015
      Harmony Farm Ponky
      2:23 | 111 | May 11, 2022 , Milton

      Current Trail Warnings

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      1077 - 1057
      Mar 1, 2023 @ 12:00am
      Mar 1, 2023
      UnknownOttaCee BlueHills
      1082 to Summit Rd
      Mar 1, 2023 @ 12:00am
      Mar 1, 2023
      UnknownOttaCee BlueHills
      1121 - 1122
      Mar 1, 2023 @ 12:00am
      Mar 1, 2023
      UnknownOttaCee BlueHills

      Recent Trail Reports

      Activity Feed

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      user #3424503NickTheBrovoterouteWhite Yellow Triangle Modified
      Mar 15, 2023 @ 9:02am
      Mar 15, 2023
      user #1363175rsalvaswishlistrouteTour De Ponky - Ponkapoag Loop
      Mar 15, 2023 @ 6:14am
      Mar 15, 2023
      user #963129s-mtbzriddentrailHancock Hill Path
      Mar 12, 2023 @ 6:27am
      Mar 12, 2023
      user #2144055JontobsriddentrailWolcott Path
      Mar 10, 2023 @ 4:35pm
      Mar 10, 2023
      user #1193521OttaCeecommenttrailEliot Circle
      Mar 6, 2023 @ 5:24am
      Mar 6, 2023

      Recent Comments

      usernametypetitlecommentdate
      user #1193521OttaCeetrailEliot CircleDone - thanks to bringing this up
      Mar 6, 2023 @ 5:24am
      Mar 6, 2023
      user #2852395neonedgetrailEliot CircleThis trail is named incorrectly! It should be...
      Mar 3, 2023 @ 11:16am
      Mar 3, 2023
      user #1865684RobtrainatrailThere It WasLoamy single track.
      Sep 24, 2022 @ 2:57pm
      Sep 24, 2022
      user #2862158adamstraustrail2154 ConnectorFeel like this one should maybe be a double...
      Jun 28, 2022 @ 7:29pm
      Jun 28, 2022
      user #2942944Italianstallion14trailHarmony Farm BypassUndulating single-track trail, great for MTBs....
      Apr 3, 2022 @ 3:00pm
      Apr 3, 2022

      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      Stony Brook Reservation 65 39 27 123.9 km
      Glen Echo Pond4.7 km
      Dedham Town Forest 4 55.3 km
      Eatons Pond Conservation Area5.6 km
      Lowell Woods 9 15.7 km

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike15868 miles6,742 ft27 miles584 ft
      #284#133472,149169,036
      Horse134 miles282 ft1 mile472 ft
      #459#3131,6342
      Hike221104 miles13,399 ft44 miles584 ft
      #178#9962,14921,154
      Trail Running222105 miles13,432 ft44 miles584 ft
      #179#982,1492316
      Snowshoe243 miles942 ft2 miles472 ft
      #1,5941,0198
      Downhill Ski142 miles850 ft1 mile325 ft
      30
      Backcountry Ski31,818 ft3 ft253 ft384 ft
      3
      Nordic Ski61 mile62 ft1,972 ft118 ft
      #1,2721,01917
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