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Norfolk County
Quincy

Saint Moritz Pond – Nahanton Hill loop from Granite Railway Incline

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Norfolk County
Quincy

Saint Moritz Pond – Nahanton Hill loop from Granite Railway Incline

Hard

2

hikers

Saint Moritz Pond – Nahanton Hill loop from Granite Railway Incline

04:24

15.1km

370m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 7, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 5.69 km for 70 m

After 6.22 km for 21 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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484 m

Saint Moritz Pond

Highlight • Forest

The 3 mile St. Moritz Loop (follow the green dots on the map) shows you the beauty of the eastern Blue Hills. You will pass the idyllic St. Moritz pond and stroll through a partially rocky forest.

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2

1.55 km

The Crags

Highlight • Viewpoint

3

2.02 km

Wampatuck Hill

Highlight • Summit

4

3.49 km

Nahanton Hill

Highlight • Summit

At 472 feet (145 m), Nahanton Hill is great for a leisurely ramble through the woods, and a pretty good view of the Boston skyline from the summit.

Tip by

5

8.59 km

Are you in for a short hike? Scenic views over the greater Boston area an the beautiful green forest of the Blue Hills are guaranteed on this hike to Buck Hill.

Tip by

6

9.05 km

Blue Hills Reservation

Highlight • Forest

The Blue Hills Reservation encompasses 7,000 acres and features a load of different trails and paths through forest and meadow settings in Norfolk County. The property isn't far from Boston …

Tip by

7

10.4 km

Chickatawbut Hill is the highest point on the eastern side of the Blue Hills at 517 feet. Although the true summit is fenced off, its north and western sides offer …

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B

15.1 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.4 km

2.74 km

580 m

223 m

114 m

Surfaces

10.4 km

4.04 km

236 m

223 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Tuesday 13 October

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