Welcome to the Friends of the Blue Hills. We are a 1,400+ member non-profit organization devoted to preserving and protecting the Blue Hills Reservation’s natural beauty, diverse natural habitats and many recreational opportunities. Come and explore the Blue Hills

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Blue Hills Guide

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Recommended Trails

Want to hike the Blue Hills, but don’t know where to begin? Visit our recommended trails page for the best hiking near Boston.

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The Blue Hills needs friends like you. By becoming a member you will help protect the park from development (like past proposals for a hotel and private parking lot!), help maintain the trails and keep the forests healthy!

 

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Protect 7,000 acres | Maintain 125 miles of trails | Give 250,000 visitors a year the gift of the Blue Hills!

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Friends of the Blue Hills News

Understanding the Blue Hills Trail Number System

Have you ever been moving along a trail in the Blue Hills Reservation and wondered how to interpret those white wooden signs posted on select trees where trails intersect? Well, wonder no more! They’re part of a clever navigation system designed to make exploring...

A Night of Fun and Fundraising for the Blue Hills

The tent at the Irish Cultural Center in Canton was alive with energy on Thursday, September 18, as about 100 Blue Hills supporters gathered for the 2025 Annual Celebration of the Blue Hills. It was an evening full of laughter, music, great food — and record-breaking...

White-Tailed Deer Management Program 2025

Deer Management to Improve Forest Health in the Blue Hills Reservation The following information is from the Blue Hills Deer Management brochure for 2025 from DCR and Mass Wildlife. If you have questions about this program, please contact DCR. From the canopy to the...

What’s in a Name? Ponkapoag Trail

The name of each trail in the Blue Hills Reservation has its own story — sometimes a reflection of its indigenous or settler-colonial past; sometimes a marker of its physical characteristics. In this occasional blog series, we will explore how some of our favorite...

Meet Our New Seasonal Community Engagement Specialist!

Summer is the busy season in the Blue Hills Reservation. Guided hikes, trail work, educational programming, and community events large and small round out the Friends of the Blue Hills (FBH) calendar well into fall. There's a lot going on, and with just three...

Enter the 2025 FBH Dream Dinner Raffle!

Support the trails. Protect the wildlife. Win something dreamy. We’re excited to launch the 2025 Dream Dinner Raffle — your chance to win a catered dinner for 6 atop the Blue Hills Observatory and make a real impact on the park you love. Whether you hike, run, picnic,...

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