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    Winter B.

    The Quincy Quarries reservation in Quincy is an awesome spot to hang out, hike around, and explore with friends. It's a super unique spot and has so many different parts to explore and walk around. You can even see a fantastic view of the city in most spots. It is pretty rocky so if you're planning on hiking it then I would wear good hiking boots or sneakers. It does get muddy and slippery after it rains so I would suggest going on a dry day. Definitely check this spot out.

    Madow N.

    This place is a dope hang out spot. The graffiti art is cool. The views are fantastic. Very instagramable if you're into that. Great if you're into rock climbing also. A lot of teens smoking pot but the place is big enough to be able to avoid the second hand smoke. Beware - If it's rained recently, the grassy areas will be very wet and your feet will get soaked. Boots or waterproof shoes are highly recommended if you plan to walk around. The parking lot is not huge so it does fill up when it's really nice out but I've always found a spot fairly quickly.

    Me old but still can float

    I use to swim n dive into the quarry it was the best place for me to escape the beach and the city. To much drinking n drama that's why they filled it in. With the express wat debris.. I wish it was still open I would have been a lifeguard for free LoL

    Beautiful landscape here
    Jasmin G.

    This reservation right here is a little slice of heaven! I was told about this place by a friend and I did a photo shoot here I love it so stinking much I'm going back to shoot again. This place is HUGE! And I'm sure I didn't see the whole thing. You need a couple of hours to explore , like 4 hours to check everything out. This is a mountain land here with tons of artwork everywhere , I love it! Yes there's lots of ignorant artwork and nasty words and drawings but most of it is inspirational and absolutely amazing. You can rock climb here at your own discretion! You can climb the rocks normally like a regular person hah! And you can explore and get lost in the magic world of art! I've also heard you can see the Boston skyline I didn't get that far yet but I will explore it next time. My only issue was the parking is a bit of a mess. It gets full quickly and they have a medium sized lot for maybe 30 cars ( not in spots some of them ) and then a small lot of 6 cars. They don't charge for parking which is a PLUS! Also the ground was muddy gross when I went I guess from the rain but this place also feels like this was a water zone, like a river or something. I would be super careful here as well with all the graffiti it makes the rocks slippery and wet. But overall this place is some place you have to visit to know what I'm talking about. It's photography world there. I saw a lot of people taking pictures and just in awe! You can be a lion mountain and be at the top of the rocks and see the world , or be below like the scary cat I am and see all the amazing art from below. There's art from beginning of the rocks to the end of the rocks, I think you're allowed to add art as well at your own discretion don't take my word for it , ask first BUT I would love to add to this amazing place. I'll be back!

    Jennifer N.

    I love graffiti art but I also believe in preserving nature so I was a little torn about coming here. The artwork was cool but I wished the artists would clean after themselves. I found many empty paint cans. And trash scattered in the field. I didn't get to climb or hike as I had my 1.5 year old with me. But people were on the rocks and it looked like fun.

    David C.

    Me and a couple of friends decided to visit this place based on a recommendation by none other than YELP! It was very easy to find and all trails from the parking lot will lead you to the quarry. We're not professional rock climbers, so we climbed what we could as a shortcut or used the trails to go up. Although, there were a few groups that had a team climbing day there! Also, don't be an asshole and break your beer bottles there. It's a nice place, so don't ruin it for everyone else. I was climbing and my hand landed on a piece. Secondly, ease up on the the spray paint, it makes it quite slippery for my footing.

    Rock climbing ‍
    Olivia T.

    I love the quarries. The colorful rocks make me so happy!! My friends and I have rock climbed here on a few occasions and I would definitely recommend it to any person with the right equipment. There are a number of climbs with varying difficulty so climbing here is great for people of varying climbing ability

    Shana S.

    This place is dope. I only remember this place from back in the day when folks would jump off the rocks and to their death. They stopped that years ago.. I never knew that it turned into this. Very cool place. My kids love it!

    Emma H.

    The history of Quincy Quarries is a pretty dark one. It was originally the spot of Old Rail Quarry and then it was later abandoned. Due to flooding, it became a popular spot for cliff jumpers. It was later, in the 90's, a popular spot to dispose of dead bodies. Due to all the dead bodies found in the quarry, the water was drained and it was filled. It became a popular spot for rock climbers and then turned into a tagging hub. Dark history aside, Quincy Quarries is one giant canvas of rocks for anyones disposable. In the summers, it is very popular spot for rock climbers and drone drivers. Almost every piece of rock is decked out in some colorful and beautiful mural. There are a bunch of big quarries that you can climb on the top of. It's a pretty good view of the city. You can still see where the train tracks were, when it was a railroad back in the 1800's which is dope. If you don't want to walk on the rocks, there are hiking trails too. I've probably been here about 20 times since living in Boston and I just keep coming back for how awesome it is. I would bring shoes that are durable. Some climbs are not for the faint of heart. It can also get pretty muddy in the winter or after a rainstorm. Parking can be crazy on the weekends and in the summer, so plan accordingly.

    Jullie L.

    A surprising and cool spot with some interesting history. Love the views from the top. Easy walk or more adventurous short hike. The colors are great! We watched rock climbers and took lots of pics.

    Tom K.

    Ever since Boston drained the main quarries, removed a bunch of cars and bodies, and filled it with Big Dig dirt ... it's become quite a nice place! This is my favorite local spot (within 30 min. of Boston) to rock climb. It's great to have a place right in the metro area with so many routes to get strong on and meet other climbers. Everything I know of can be top-roped here. The routes are either bolted at the top, or there are trees, boulders or inch-thick iron rods fixed to the rock from the quarry days. There is crack, face, and sloper climbing ... so there is a lot of opportunity to work on your technique. There are some good bouldering problems too, for days when you are without a climbing partner. Overall; the climbing is solid and really fun, the climbers are always extremely friendly, and you have beautiful views of the Boston skyline and the sunset from the top.

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    Lauren K.

    I always knew there were quarries in Quincy, but this past weekend was the first time I actually went to check them out. Boy, am I glad I did! I went early Saturday morning with my two dogs so we could all get a little exercise and enjoy the beautiful weather we were having. Right off of Ricciuti Drive, there is a parking lot with plenty of spaces. My dogs and I went up a short trail and found ourselves at the top of one of the sides of the main quarry. The rocks were covered in graffiti, all of which was very colorful. Below I could see that the filled-in quarry had become a field. I was a little nervous having my dogs up that high with a sheer rock face in front of us, so I took another trail and we made our way to the bottom of the quarry. The sight was breathtaking. Who knew a gem like this existed in Quincy? The quarry walls were covered in beautiful graffiti art, and the field before us was just asking to be ran through. Since there was no one around, I let the dogs run off leash and they loved it! There were also some rock climbers at the top of one of the walls getting ready to start their climbing for the day. So cool! We took some other trails through the woods, up and around the smaller quarries, and it was the perfect easy hike. The Boston skyline which is visible from the top of the main quarry was spectacular! I definitely will be coming back here this summer to do some more exploring without the dogs. AN IMPORTANT THING TO NOTE: teens use the quarries as a party place during the summer, and unfortunately leave broken bottles and glass on the ground. You'll see this as you make your way up the rocks.) Be mindful of your feet, children, and pets' paws getting cut! (Thankfully my pups suffered no glass injuries!)

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    A great place to take a walk. Bring family members. Appreciate art... and maybe see some people be degenerates

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    I mean its rocks covered in awesome art. What's not to love. It's also constantly evolving.

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    You can hike up rocks that have some truly great graffiti on them, then when you get to the top of them you can see fantastic views of Boston.

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