The Canton-facing portion of the roughly 7,000-acre state reservation shared with several towns, reached via Ponkapoag Trail parking off Route 138 and the Fisherman's Beach access on Randolph Street; the Canton side centers on Ponkapoag Pond, its bog boardwalk, and connecting trail network rather than the Great Blue Hill summit area (which is largely in Milton).
What to expect
Trails
Ponkapoag Pond Trail loop (about 3.5-6.7 miles depending on route measured) plus the Ponkapoag boardwalk across the bog
Parking
Not confirmed · unconfirmed
Managed by
Massachusetts DCR (Department of Conservation and Recreation)
WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Parking not sourced yet
Check the town or agency pages before you go.
Common questions
Is there an entrance fee?
No, entry and parking to Blue Hills Reservation are free.
A managed archery-only deer hunt is permitted each fall in designated zones with a DCR access permit and state hunting license; recreational hunting is not otherwise open to the public.
Is there an entry fee at Blue Hills Reservation?
No, entry is free.