Full Hike (Not Stabilized): The Sprawling Blue Hills Reservation Just Outside of Boston, MA скачать в хорошем качестве

Full Hike (Not Stabilized): The Sprawling Blue Hills Reservation Just Outside of Boston, MA

Just outside of Boston proper, away from venerable universities and Revolutionary landmarks, is this outdoor "island in the city." There are an incredible 125 miles of trails stuffed into a minuscule 15.5 square mile reserve. The lopsided ratio produces a park map that resembles webs weaved by some particularly disorganized arthropods. Trails are represented by colors, shapes, and line types. They loop and intersect; there are many, many intersections. At least, some are numbered. The single longest route to explore the reservation is the Skyline Trail. While the trail crosses only hills and is average in length (9 miles), do not take it lightly. Some of the inclines are mercilessly steep. Area hikers even use Skyline to train for country-crossing treks or major peaks around the world. The crown of this hike would be the tallest Great Blue Hill. On top, there are few national historic places to visit: the weather station, an observation tower, and a memorial bridge. The weather station is oldest continuously operating in the United States, and the tower (named "Eliot Tower") offers an almost 360-degree view of Greater Boston. Neighboring the tower is the bridge. It is a sturdy dedication, to a long ago pioneering individual. It was meant to last. Today, hikers can rest on bridge benches, to enjoy a sense of magical solitude. To momentarily break away from where the sparks of revolution were ignited. Photos: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Edp1Uw2dbqi... Route: Skyline Trail Type: Point-To-Point Distance: ~9 mi. Elevation Gain: Over 1,720 ft. Location: Blue Hills Reservation, Milton, Massachusetts, USA Date/Time: 2018-05-31 11:04 My Thoughts: I think the Boston area is fortunate to have this space in such close proximity. There are many activities for everyone to enjoy, in all seasons. I was surprised by the amount of trails to explore. Park officials do a splendid job of clarifying different routes and numbering the intersections. I did not fully complete the Skyline Trail, which required continuing west after the weather station. That was both a logistical and personal decision. Logistics required returning to my parked vehicle at the headquarters, and to cover both branches of the trail starting from there. I read that the north branch has better views, therefore decided to hike down that way. And, personally, I did not think it was worthwhile hike all the way to the interstate. Distance wise, mine was equivalent to if I had continued on. #Hiking