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Blue Hills Reservation

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Trails: There are about 150 km (90 miles) of ungroomed trails available for cross-country skiing when snowfall is sufficient.
Trail fees: No charge
Tel: 617-698-1802
Snow report:
Nearest town: Milton, MA
Web site: Blue Hills Reservation
Trail map: Available at the Reservation Headquarters
Equipment rentals: No
Ski lessons: No
Other winter activities: Alpine skiing
Facilities: None
Lodging on site: No
Lodging nearby: Boston has many hotels and other accommodations
Getting to the trail: The park headquarters is in Milton, 8 miles south of Boston. Take Route 93 to Exit 3, Houghton's Pond. Turn right at the stop sign onto Hillside Street and continue past Houghton's Pond to the HQ. The park is also accessible by public transport.
Tourism info: Greater Boston Tourism Council | Greater Boston CVB
Weather report: for Milton
Map of local region: Milton

Rate this XC Area

Number of ratings: 1
Average rating: 4.00  

Name of XC Area: Blue Hills Reservation
Times that I have skied there: A few times
I last skied there in: Mar, 2004
Trails that I skied: blue hills/canton trails
My favorite trails:
Trail marking: Very good
Trail grooming: Very good
Rating: 4 stars
What I liked: scenery, wide open, not crowded. close to the city, easy access.
What I disliked: n/a
Comments:
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from: Milton
Date submitted: March 18, 2004