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Ponkapoag Trails

3.8 (18 reviews)

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Pondside, after the golf course.
Carey M.

Kind of a strange trail that is easily accessible from a parking area almost directly off I-93 (to the east of the exit). You follow green dots through woods, along a golf course, by a pond with a small beach, and through a campsite area. The pond side walk is very pretty with lovely flora and a well-maintained trail, but the campsite and golf course kind of intrude on the feeling of being alone in nature. Part of the walk is actually an access road to the AMC cabins on the pond. The boardwalk into the bog is definitely worth the 30 minutes it will take (round trip). The bog has an unusual landscape and ends with a lovely view of the pond. It's an easy walk that you could do with a dog. Starting from the I-93 entrance, I'd go around the pond counter-clockwise so you start on the wilder part of the trail. Definitely bring bug repellant. There are lots of gnats on the north side of the trail.

Kim K.

The Ponkpoag trails are all along the 230-acre Ponkapoag Pond in the 8,500-acre MDC Blue Hills Reservation. I am a frequent runner here and it's peaceful, quiet, and really pretty. A great place to go during the day, especially when the weather is nice!

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You can even see bLue HiLLs on the path (waLking from the beach taking the Left path, right at the end before Ponkapog GoLf Course)!

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Dr. Walter A. Griffin Playground - close up.

Dr. Walter A. Griffin Playground

4.5(2 reviews)
8.5 km

large playground fenced in and plenty of parking. lots of new structures and an onsite bathroom is…read moreconvenient with littles.

very nice neighborhood playground, especially after renovation! (there were so many kids in it now…read moreit was difficult to take pictures without looking creepy LOL) new structures promote climbing and safe spins; swing set streamlined and added with a large full-back seat and pull-down lock-in harness. many of above state "for age 5 and up", but plenty of younger folks seem to enjoy them equally. i personally supervise my own very closely to ensure safety for all. most caretakers i have seen on this ground seem to be doing the same. small "tree house" library is added on new ground as well. hope we can all take part in keeping it nice and filled. only issue so far is the bathroom. while i'm glad the facility was available when i needed to use it, the condition inside was abysmal. it stank, toilet paper thrown everywhere, hand soap dispenser missing with the refilling bag lying around helplessly. was shocked to find the stark contrast of the state of the bathroom with the new stuff right outside. later learned it was likely a result of repeated vandalism and irresponsible use during off hours. sad that the town may have to decide to lock it up to prevent future happenings.

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Dr. Walter A. Griffin Playground - Little kids' side.

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Dr. Walter A. Griffin Playground - Bigger kids' side, and picnic tables in between and behind.

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Bigger kids' side, and picnic tables in between and behind.

Blue Hills Reservation - Boston skyline

Blue Hills Reservation

4.4(138 reviews)
5.0 km

Not sure if I picked the wrong day or the wrong trail but my "hiking" experience in the Blue Hills…read morefell short. In general, there's not great hiking around Boston unless you keep doing the same trails in Milddlesex but I had heard a lot of good things about Blue Hills so off I went. 1. The Skyline trail, for being the most popular one, was extremely poorly marked. I'm glad I downloaded the AllTrails map ahead of time for the route because even with the map, I got turned around several times and had to scurry forward and back to try to find the markings. At one point, the markings disappeared completely, i.e., I was definitely off-trail, and I couldn't find my way back without committing to another rock scramble back down, so I just consulted the map, did another trail, and cut back to the same route a few minutes later. 2. So very, very buggy. Most of the time that I was walking, I was swatting a bug, trying not to eat a bug, or actually eating a bug. Not the most pleasant of hiking conditions but something avoidable by just coming later in the season when all the bugs are dead. Passed by some lakes that looked very scenic from a distance but then, when you get close, you see it's all pretty much stagnant water/pond scum and millions of mating bugs. 3. This may be relatively minor but if you're coming from Boston, the traffic to get over here is dreadful and, again depending on which starting point you use, there aren't bathrooms available. Plan accordingly. 4. Parking was free and easy - I went with the Shea Memorial Rink in Quincy and hopped right onto the trailhead from there. 5. Hiking shoes are fine but I think this hike is doable in sneakers. Aside from a scramble here or there, the elevation was pretty gradual. Do be careful of the various roots and whatnot. I guess the lesson is: bug spray and download the trail map. Unless you're fine making a day of it and trying different trails, but even so, download the map.

Very well maintained trails, great views, good woods scenery for all seasons. Highly recommended;…read moremap boards at trailheads are clear, and most trails are clearly marked.

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F Gilbert Hills State Forest

F Gilbert Hills State Forest

4.4(18 reviews)
18.5 km

Over a thousand acres in Foxboro and Wrentham, 23 miles of trails, nice and hilly, great place for…read moretaking a long hike, dog walking and mountain biking. Good Mountain Biking/multi-use trails, many challenging areas, some areas are muddy year-round. Few picnic tables. Nice fall colors here as well. Convenient to I95, I495, Rt. 1, close to Gillette Stadium.

I visit Gilbert and Borderland State Forests frequently as I live in Norton. Both have pros and…read morecons, but I overall Foxboro is better imo. The wide variety of trails and the mileage of trails is why visit here more. Dog friendly and very relaxed leash policy. Trails are pretty well maintained. Very rocky and hilly. Lots of watering holes, but most are dried up toward the middle of season. Trails are marked via painted trail markers on trees or rocks. Maps are scarce so make sure to snap a pic of one before venturing. The yellow trail from start to finish is ~9 miles alone and most trails interlink with each other. Very easy to get lost if you don't know the park. Parking is free. I usually park on Mill st where the State Forest Fire department is located, but there's probably 10+ parking areas surrounding the park including one off route 1 near Gillette. Con: terrain is tough, especially if you want to run. Also easy to get lost. I can't stress this enough. Take a pic of the map before going in the park. 4/5 stars

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