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Walcott Path (Gravel Road) – Hancock Hill loop from Eustis Estate Museum and Study Center

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Walcott Path (Gravel Road) – Hancock Hill loop from Eustis Estate Museum and Study Center

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Walcott Path (Gravel Road) – Hancock Hill loop from Eustis Estate Museum and Study Center

02:16

7.72km

210m

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: May 18, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Blue Hills Reservation

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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944 m

Blue Hill Observatory and View of Boston Skyline

Highlight • Viewpoint

Take a hike to the summit of Great Blue Hill and the observation tower close by that offers a stunning 270° view of Boston, its harbour and to the South Shore. The 35-foot stone structure was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps between 1933 and 1944.

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3.09 km

Wolcott Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This path is well-maintained and easy to navigate, surrounded by the most beautiful pine and hemlock trees. If you enjoy running on flat and wide-open spaces instead of challenging rocky terrain, this trail is perfect for you.

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3.60 km

Walcott Path (Gravel Road)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Great gravel road through the forest. There is elevation change when riding this road: however, it is well graded and a good surface. It is worth the effort once you get a view from the summit of Great Blue Hill.

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4.84 km

Hancock Hill

Highlight • Summit

Hancock Hill may not be the tallest or most popular summit in the reservation, but its tree-covered peak offers some of the most stunning views of Downtown Boston. Unlike other well-known hills, it is less crowded and provides a fantastic spot to take a breather and hike up one of the shorter side trails to enjoy the beautiful scenery. While it's not directly on the Skyline Trail, it's still worth the visit.

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5.46 km

Wolcott Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This is a nice and easy trail on a wide open path through beautiful stands of pine and hemlocks. It's a good trail for those who prefer to walk on well-maintained forest roads rather than rocky and intricate footpaths.

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7.72 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.58 km

3.05 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.57 km

2.48 km

1.66 km

579 m

401 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Tuesday 14 July

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Walcott Path (Gravel Road) – Hancock Hill loop from Eustis Estate Museum and Study Center

Blue Hill Observatory and View of Boston Skyline

Wolcott Path

Walcott Path (Gravel Road)

Hancock Hill

Wolcott Path

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