Eliot Tower and Great Blue Hill Loop via Skyline Trail in Blue Hills Reservation
The Eliot Tower and Great Blue Hill Loop offers hikers a rewarding blend of natural beauty and historical significance. As you traverse the rocky terrain, you’ll encounter stunning panoramic views of the Boston skyline and the surrounding landscape from the summit of Great Blue Hill, making it an ideal spot for photography and reflection. The varied scenery, including wooded areas, open vistas, and the iconic Eliot Tower, enhances the overall hiking experience, providing a refreshing escape into nature just outside the city. #Hiking #Loop #Overlook #Forest #Nature
- Distance: 5.4 Km
- Elevation gain: 226 m
- Maximum elevation: 187 m
- Elevation loss: 225 m
- Minimum elevation: 62 m
- Moving time: 1 h 20 m
- Moving speed: 4.0 Km/h
- Maximum speed: 10.0 Km/h
- Total time: 1 h 32 m
- Global speed: 3.5 Km/h
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Start: Headquarters Path, Milton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, 02186, United States (42.21082 -71.09594)
End: Headquarters Path, Milton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, 02186, United States (42.21095 -71.09585)
Coordinates: 42.21082 -71.11487 42.21812 -71.09333
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Great Blue Hill via Skyline Loop Trail in Blue Hills Reservation
United States > Massachusetts > Norfolk County > Milton
The Skyline Loop Trail in Blue Hills Reservation offers a moderately challenging hike through dense forests, leading to the summit of Great Blue Hill. Along the trail, hikers can explore the historic Eliot Observation Tower, built by the Civilian Conservation Corps during the Great Depression, which provides…
Distance: 5.0 Km • Elevation gain: 219 m • Maximum elevation: 189 m