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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

Moderate

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Saint Moritz Pond – Nahanton Hill loop from Granite Railway Incline

03:28

12.3km

260m

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: March 2, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Blue Hills Reservation

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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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1.55 km

The Crags

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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5.96 km

View of Miso Hill, Magoniscook Hill, Great Blue Hill, and Wolcott Hill from Buck Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

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.

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9.48 km

Sawcut Notch Path (between Great and Little Dome)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This section of the Sawcut Notch Path traverses just below the the northern perimeter of the park. As you hike, keep an eye out for Great Dome and Little Dome. …

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12.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.4 km

1.79 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.5 km

1.58 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Monday 11 May

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Saint Moritz Pond – Nahanton Hill loop from Granite Railway Incline

Saint Moritz Pond

The Crags

Nahanton Hill

View of Boston from Blue Hills Reservation

View of Boston from Chickatawbut Hill

View of Miso Hill, Magoniscook Hill, Great Blue Hill, and Wolcott Hill from Buck Hill

Sawcut Notch Path (between Great and Little Dome)

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