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Hancock Hill – Great Blue Hill Summit loop from Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate

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Massachusetts

Norfolk County

Hancock Hill – Great Blue Hill Summit loop from Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate

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3.4

(29)

runners

Hancock Hill – Great Blue Hill Summit loop from Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate

01:39

11.2km

500m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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Blue Hills Reservation

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Parking

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1.00 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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2.73 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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5.07 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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5.54 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 …

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10.3 km

Blue Hill Meteorological Observatory

Highlight • Monument

Blue Hill Observatory, located at the Blue Hill at 635 feet above sea level, is home to one of the oldest continuous weather record in North America. It is over …

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10.3 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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10.4 km

View of Boston from Great Blue Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Whilst Great Blue Hill is the tallest of the 22 hills in the Blue Hills Chain, it is only a moderate climb from the main road, making it achievable for …

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11.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.22 km

976 m

856 m

109 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.3 km

576 m

179 m

133 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Tuesday 30 June

32°C

16°C

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Hancock Hill – Great Blue Hill Summit loop from Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate

Blue Hill Observatory and View of Boston Skyline

Hancock Hill

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

Blue Hills Reservation

Blue Hill Meteorological Observatory

Great Blue Hill Summit

View of Boston from Great Blue Hill

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