The rocky summit of Buck Hill offers a stellar 360 degree view of the surrounding region and is an invigorating climb. From the Houghton's Pond bulletin board, walk towards the beach and pass by the bathhouse. At intersection 2053 turn left onto the orange blazed Prescott Trail and follow it to intersection 2210. Take a left on the blue blazed Skyline Trail and proceed up Buck Hill. The Skyline Trail will take you back to Hillside Street across from the Police Station. Turn left and follow the road back to Houghton's Pond.

Directions to Houghton’s Pond:

By car: Take Exit 3 (Houghton's Pond, Ponkapoag Trail exit) from Rte. 93. Follow the signs to Houghton's Pond.

By public transportation: MBTA: The Great Blue Hill and Houghton’s Pond sections are accessible from the Red Line to Ashmont Station. From Ashmont, take the high speed line to Mattapan. The Canton and Blue Hills bus services the Trailside Museum and Great Blue Hill on Route 138. For the Houghton’s Pond area, exit the bus at Blue Hill River Road. Cross the road and walk one mile east on Hillside Street. Please call JBL Bus line’s at (781) 843-4505 for schedule and fee information. No Sunday service.