7.5 mi
Distance
1,854 ft
Elev. Gain
3h 21m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Difficult
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Blue Hills Skyline Trail unless we can point you at the agency it came from. We don't have one yet. The planning figures above — distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type — come from the source listed on this trail.
Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation manages this trail and is the authority for conditions, closures and route notes. See official sources below. Spot something we should add?
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
We have no current condition data for this trail. Check with the operator before you go, and submit a report below if you've been recently.
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 41 ft |
| High point | 6.1 mi | 189 ft |
| End | 7.5 mi | 25 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Point to Point
Official sources & verification
Managed by Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation
Source of truth
- Blue Hills Reservation — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Quincy, MA · in or next to town
- County:
- Norfolk County, MA
- Jurisdiction:
- Blue Hills Reservation · Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Verify by phone or mail
- Operator:(617) 698-1802
- Address:725 Hillside Street, Milton, MA 02186 · MA
Highlights
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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
Nearby Trails
More trails near Blue Hills Skyline Trail
Skyline Trail to Kitchmakinh Hill and Chickatawbut Hill Loop
Skyline and Pipe Loop
Skyline, Sawcut Notch, Indian Camp, and Pipe Loop
Skyline to Sawcut Notch to The Crags Loop
West Quincy Quarries Loop
Skyline Trail, Headquarters Path, and Sawcut Notch Path
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Blue Hills Skyline Loop
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Rattlesnake and Wampatuck Hills Trail
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Kitchamakin Hill and Chickatawbut Hill Loop via Skyline Trail
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Skyline and Pipe Loop
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Skyline Trail, Headquarters Path, and Sawcut Notch Path
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Skyline to Sawcut Notch to The Crags Loop
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