Blue Hills Reservation

Blue Hills Reservation
Trail on Great Blue Hill, the tallest point in the reservation
Map showing the location of Blue Hills Reservation
Map showing the location of Blue Hills Reservation
Location in Massachusetts
Map showing the location of Blue Hills Reservation
Map showing the location of Blue Hills Reservation
Blue Hills Reservation (the United States)
LocationNorfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Coordinates42°12′40″N 71°07′40″W / 42.21111°N 71.12778°W / 42.21111; -71.12778[1]
Area7,000 acres (28 km2)[2]
Elevation180 ft (55 m)[1]
Established1893
Governing bodyMassachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation
WebsiteBlue Hills Reservation

Blue Hills Reservation is a 7,000-acre (2,800 ha) state park in Norfolk County, Massachusetts in the United States. Managed by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, it covers parts of Milton, Quincy, Braintree, Canton, Randolph, and Dedham. Located approximately ten miles south of downtown Boston, the reservation is one of the largest parcels of undeveloped conservation land within the Greater Boston metropolitan area. The park's varied terrain and scenic views make it a popular destination for hikers from the Boston area.[2]

History

Sailors along on the coastline noticed the bluish hue of the mountains, which is caused by the presence of riebeckite,[3] giving the area its modern name.[2] The name of the state of Massachusetts derives from the Massachusett Indian tribe's name of the hill: massa-adchu-es-et.[4] In 1893, the Metropolitan Parks Commission purchased the lands of Blue Hills Reservation as one of the state's first areas dedicated to public recreation.[2]

The practice of First Day Hikes to mark New Year's Day with an outdoor activity began in 1992 at Blue Hills Reservation.[5] By the 2010s, the idea had spread and such hikes were taking place in state parks nationwide.[5]

Flora and fauna

The ecology of the Blue Hills is diverse and includes marshes, swamps, upland and bottomland forests, meadows, and an Atlantic white cedar bog. A number of endangered species in Massachusetts, such as the timber rattlesnake and copperhead snake, reside in the reservation. Other flora and fauna include dogwood, lady's slipper, white-tailed deer, coyotes, wild turkey, red fox, and turkey vultures.[2]

Climate

The reservation experiences a humid continental climate (Köppen: Dfa), typical of most of New England.[6] Summers are short but very warm with mild nights. Winters are short, very snowy, and very cloudy. Precipitation is heavy and very consistent year round.

Climate data for Blue Hills Reservation (Blue Hill Meteorological Observatory), 1991−2020 normals, extremes 1893−present
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °F (°C) 68
(20) 		71
(22) 		89
(32) 		94
(34) 		96
(36) 		99
(37) 		100
(38) 		101
(38) 		99
(37) 		88
(31) 		81
(27) 		74
(23) 		101
(38)
Mean maximum °F (°C) 56.6
(13.7) 		56.9
(13.8) 		65.6
(18.7) 		79.4
(26.3) 		87.3
(30.7) 		90.0
(32.2) 		92.9
(33.8) 		91.3
(32.9) 		86.9
(30.5) 		77.6
(25.3) 		68.4
(20.2) 		60.0
(15.6) 		94.7
(34.8)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 34.7
(1.5) 		37.0
(2.8) 		44.1
(6.7) 		56.3
(13.5) 		66.8
(19.3) 		75.4
(24.1) 		81.7
(27.6) 		80.2
(26.8) 		72.7
(22.6) 		61.0
(16.1) 		50.1
(10.1) 		40.2
(4.6) 		58.4
(14.6)
Daily mean °F (°C) 26.5
(−3.1) 		28.2
(−2.1) 		35.5
(1.9) 		47.1
(8.4) 		58.5
(14.7) 		66.5
(19.2) 		72.7
(22.6) 		71.4
(21.9) 		64.2
(17.9) 		52.5
(11.4) 		42.0
(5.6) 		32.5
(0.3) 		49.8
(9.9)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 18.3
(−7.6) 		19.5
(−6.9) 		26.9
(−2.8) 		37.9
(3.3) 		48.2
(9.0) 		57.6
(14.2) 		63.8
(17.7) 		62.6
(17.0) 		55.6
(13.1) 		44.0
(6.7) 		33.8
(1.0) 		24.9
(−3.9) 		41.1
(5.1)
Mean minimum °F (°C) 0.0
(−17.8) 		3.1
(−16.1) 		10.1
(−12.2) 		26.7
(−2.9) 		37.5
(3.1) 		45.9
(7.7) 		54.9
(12.7) 		53.4
(11.9) 		42.3
(5.7) 		30.5
(−0.8) 		19.6
(−6.9) 		8.7
(−12.9) 		−2.5
(−19.2)
Record low °F (°C) −14
(−26) 		−21
(−29) 		−5
(−21) 		6
(−14) 		27
(−3) 		36
(2) 		44
(7) 		39
(4) 		28
(−2) 		21
(−6) 		5
(−15) 		−19
(−28) 		−21
(−29)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 4.50
(114) 		4.00
(102) 		5.52
(140) 		4.76
(121) 		3.82
(97) 		4.63
(118) 		3.47
(88) 		3.91
(99) 		4.06
(103) 		5.49
(139) 		4.31
(109) 		5.39
(137) 		53.86
(1,367)
Average snowfall inches (cm) 18.6
(47) 		18.2
(46) 		15.0
(38) 		2.8
(7.1) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.7
(1.8) 		1.8
(4.6) 		12.6
(32) 		69.7
(176.5)
Average extreme snow depth inches (cm) 10.6
(27) 		11.5
(29) 		9.8
(25) 		2.6
(6.6) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.3
(0.76) 		1.3
(3.3) 		7.7
(20) 		17.1
(43)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) 13.2 11.3 12.5 12.5 13.0 12.1 10.5 10.2 9.2 11.5 10.9 12.6 139.5
Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) 8.1 7.1 5.7 1.3 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.4 1.3 5.3 29.2
Mean monthly sunshine hours 132.1 146.7 174.0 185.6 220.2 231.8 258.1 242.5 204.1 182.1 133.3 125.9 2,236.4
Percent possible sunshine 46.3 50.9 48.5 47.9 50.4 52.7 58.0 58.7 56.7 55.1 47.0 45.9 51.5
Source 1: NOAA[7][8]
Source 2: BHO[9]

Points of interest

Observatory

The highest point within the reservation, Great Blue Hill in Milton, is the site of the historic Blue Hill Meteorological Observatory. The observatory was founded in 1885 and is the oldest continuous weather recording station in the United States.[10] Its tower offers views of Boston and the surrounding area. The tower and observatory are among numerous reservation features listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Features listed on the National Register of Historic Places

Name Location Image Remarks
Blue Hills State Police Station H-7 Hillside Street, Milton
Blue Hills Reservation Parkways Milton, Quincy, Braintree, Canton
Brookwood Farm Hillside Street, Milton
Chickatawbut Observation Tower Chickatawbut Road, Quincy
Comfort Station Blue Hill Avenue, Milton
Eliot Memorial Bridge Milton
Great Blue Hill Observation Tower Milton
Great Blue Hill Weather Observatory Milton
Massachusetts Hornfels-Braintree Slate Quarry Milton
Metropolitan District Commission Stable Hillside Street, Milton
Old Barn Blue Hill River Road, Canton
Ponkapoag Camp of Appalachian Mountain Club Randolph
Refreshment Pavilion Hillside Street, Milton

Blue Hills Trailside Museum

Otter at Blue Hills Trailside Museum

The Blue Hills Trailside Museum, which is operated by the Massachusetts Audubon Society, offers indoor and outdoor animal exhibits.[11] The museum opened in 1959, and was initially operated by the Museum of Science.[12] Mass Audubon began operating the museum in 1974.

Houghton's Pond Recreation Area

Houghton's Pond is located within Blue Hills Reservation.[13]

Activities and amenities

Trail on Great Blue Hill
View of Boston skyline

Blue Hills Reservation is primarily used for hiking and mountain biking. It is also used for snowshoeing, downhill skiing, snowboarding, and cross country skiing during winter, and rock climbing (in certain areas) and horseback riding during permissible months. Between approximately December and March, Great Blue Hill offers a ski area. Houghton's Pond and nearby Ponkapoag Pond are popular swimming and recreation areas during the summer. Other recreational opportunities include non-motorized boating, camping, fishing, picnicking, playing fields, ice skating, interpretive programs, and a children's playground is accessible from the Hillside St entrance to Houghton's Pond.

References

  1. ^ a b "Blue Hills Reservation". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. ^ a b c d e "Blue Hills Reservation". Department of Conservation and Recreation. Retrieved July 13, 2021.
  3. ^ Les Tyrala. "The Hard Truth: The Geology of the Blue Hills" (PDF). Friends of the Blue Hills. Archived from the original (PDF) on September 28, 2011. Retrieved January 31, 2014.
  4. ^ William Wallace Tooker (1904). "Algonquian Names of Some Mountains and Hills". The Journal of American Folk-Lore. XVII: 175. Retrieved August 4, 2015.
  5. ^ a b Scheible, Sue (January 2, 2016). "Braintree man honored for starting national First Day hikes". The Patriot Ledger. Quincy, Massachusetts.
  6. ^ "Interactive United States Koppen-Geiger Climate Classification Map". www.plantmaps.com. Retrieved November 6, 2018.
  7. ^ "NOAA Online Weather Data – NWS Boston". National Weather Service. Retrieved October 31, 2024.
  8. ^ "U.S. Climate Normals Quick Access – Station: Blue Hill COOP, MA". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved February 10, 2023.
  9. ^ "Blue Hill Observatory daily sunshine data". Blue Hill Meteorological Observatory. Retrieved October 11, 2015.
  10. ^ "History". Blue Hill Observatory. Archived from the original on February 9, 2016. Retrieved January 31, 2014.
  11. ^ "Blue Hills Trailside Museum". MassAudubon. Retrieved January 31, 2014.
  12. ^ Galluzzo, John J. (2005). Mass Audubon. Arcadia. p. 91. ISBN 0-7385-3782-9.
  13. ^ "Houghton's Pond Recreation Area". Retrieved July 25, 2022.
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