Note that all driving directions are given as if starting out from the center of the watershed. Also, abbreviations are as follows:

• N, S, E, W = North, South, East, West
• R, L = Right, Left
• NB, SB = North Bound, South Bound
• (town name) = toward named town

Neponset River Reservation – Fowl Meadow, Burma Road and Paul’s Bridge

Walking, historic marker, canoe launch.
I-93/128 exit 2 to 138 N, L on Neponset Valley Parkway, parking lot is on L at intersection of Neponset Valley and Brush Hill Road.

Blue Hills Reservation

Little Blue Hill

Hiking.
I-93/128 exit 2 to 138 N, entrance L 0.2 miles ahead.

Trailside Museum and Great Blue Hill

Educational programs, exhibits, hiking, historic sites, downhill skiing.
I-93/128 exit 2 to 138 N, entrance R 0.3 miles ahead.

Reservation Headquarters

Hiking, reservation information and maps.
I-93/129 exit 3, N on Blue Hill River Road, R on Hillside Street, headquarters ahead on L.

Houghton’s Pond

Trails, swimming, playground, picnicking.
I-93/128 exit 3, N on Blue Hill River Road, R on Hillside Street, entrance ahead R.

Chickatawbut Overlook

Hiking, view of Boston, picnic area.
I-93/128 exit 5, Route 28 N (Milton), R onto Chickatawbut Road, parking on top of hill.

Pine Tree Brook and Pope’s Pond

Walking.
I-93/128 exit 2 to 138 N, bear R on Canton Avenue, L on Blue Hill Parkway, trails begin about 0.5 mile ahead, downstream trail on R, upstream trail and Pope’s Pond on L.

Turner’s Pond

Walking, fishing.
I-93 NB exit 9, past two stoplights and take first L, bear R onto Adams Street, L on Brook Road, entrance on R just past Canton Avenue. Alternate entrance off Central Avenue.

Milton Cemetery

Walking.
I-93 NB exit 5, 28 N/Randolph Avenue, N on Randolph Avenue, then R onto Centre Street, entrance on your R.

Cunningham Park

Walking.
I-93 NB exit 9, past two stoplights and take first L, bear L onto Adams Street, R onto Edgehill Street, park will be on your L.

Milton Town Landing

Canoeing, boat ramp, picnicking.
I-93 NB exit 9, past two stoplights and take first L, bear R onto Adams Street, R on Wharf Street, bear R into parking area.

Governor Hutchinson’s Field and the Forbes House Museum

Scenic view, walking, historic house, exhibits. Learn more about the Field. Learn more about the Museum.
I-93 NB exit 9, past two stoplights and take first L, bear R onto Adams Street, enter House on L at top of hill, park on street R for Field.

Neponset River Reservation – Forbes Woods

Walking.
I-93 NB exit 9, past two stoplights and take first L, bear R onto Adams Street, R on Forbes Road, access at dead end. Note: no formal trails at time of printing.

Neponset Salt Marsh Conservation Area

Walking, saltwater fishing.
I-93 exit 11 to Granite Avenue S (Milton), L on Thistle Street, R on Riverside Drive, trails start at dead end.

Neponset River Greenway

Central Avenue Access

Paved bike path.
I-93 NB exit 9, past two stoplights and take first L, bear R onto Adams Street, L on Eliot Street, R on Central Avenue, park on street, enter next to river.

Adams Street Access

Paved bike path.
I-93 NB exit 9, past two stoplights and take first L, bear R onto Adams Street, park on street, enter next to river.

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Milton Garden Club

The Milton Garden Club has been a great friend to NepRWA and its members support us through school programs and other town activities.  In addition, they have created a very informative video about the Neponset Watershed.  Learn more about the Milton Garden Club by clicking here.

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Help us to keep this park listing up-to-date.  Please inform Outreach Director, Nancy Fyler of any needed updates; write to fyler@neponset.org or call 781-575-0354 x307.