Source: AMC's Best Day Hikes Near Boston

Winter Activities:

• Alpine skiing
• Ice skating
• Cross-country skiing

What you’ll see: This 2.8 mile loop meanders through the Great Blue Hill section of the reservation. It generally follows the cols between the hills, never ascending to any of the summits.

What you’ll experience:

• 7,000 acres from Quincy to Dedham, Milton to Randolph
  
• 125 trails
  
• Two skating rinks
  

What’s in the area:

• Trailside Museum
  

Getting there:

• From Route 128, take Exit 2B (Route 138 North) and go 1 mile to parking lot on the right, adjacent to the Trailside Museum.