Saint Moritz Pond – Nahanton Hill loop from Granite Railway Incline

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Saint Moritz Pond – Nahanton Hill loop from Granite Railway Incline

Moderate

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Saint Moritz Pond – Nahanton Hill loop from Granite Railway Incline

02:50

10.1km

200m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Blue Hills Reservation

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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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1.55 km

The Crags

Highlight • Viewpoint

2.02 km

Wampatuck Hill

Highlight • Summit

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.

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3.60 km

View of Boston from Blue Hills Reservation

Highlight • Viewpoint

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 …

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4.07 km

View of Boston from Chickatawbut Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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