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Great Blue Hill Summit – Hancock Hill loop from Granite Railway Incline

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Great Blue Hill Summit – Hancock Hill loop from Granite Railway Incline

Hard

3.4

(21)

runners

Great Blue Hill Summit – Hancock Hill loop from Granite Railway Incline

03:02

23.5km

590m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. 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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Blue Hills Reservation

Waypoints

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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1.37 km

Kayla's Pond

Lake

3.30 km

Viewpoint

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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5.79 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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9.89 km

Great Blue Hill Summit

Highlight • Summit

Ride your bike up the Big Blue Hill, and get a few minutes rest, and the view as a reward!

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10.8 km

Summit Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Sightseeing, great view, awesome

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11.9 km

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 …

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13.6 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 …

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20.7 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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23.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.2 km

7.14 km

4.05 km

987 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.9 km

1.72 km

1.64 km

1.06 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Today

Sunday 23 August

24°C

18°C

53 %

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Great Blue Hill Summit – Hancock Hill loop from Granite Railway Incline

Saint Moritz Pond

View of Boston from Blue Hills Reservation

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

Great Blue Hill Summit

Summit Road

Blue Hill Observatory and View of Boston Skyline

Hancock Hill

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