Blue Hills Reservation, Skyline Trail, Milton, MA
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This 7,000-acre park has six color-coded paths totaling 125 miles. If you want a challenge, follow the Skyline Trail for 5.7 miles over Tucker and Buck hills.
Level: Moderate | Distance from Boston: 10 miles
Milton, MA, 617-698-1802, website.
Photo by Melissa Malamut
Good for youngsters
Dogs welcome
Trails for two-wheelers
Bring the canoe/paddle board
