Wilson MountainReservation

Dedham, MA

Technically it isn’t a mountain, but there as a variety of different level paths and hiking, and climbing challenges. Not really stroller friendly. But a great park for groups of varying skill levels.

There is a variety of terrain. Rock, mud, forest paths…bring your hiking boots. There are some wet spots, but they are avoidable. There are steep and flat trails depending on your ability and drive.

Although there are rock faces you can climb this picture shows a typical trail.

Keep an eye out for local flora and fauna.

There are many varieties of mushrooms At Wilson Mountain

do not pick or eat the mushrooms .

There are many varieties of mushrooms At Wilson Mountain

do not pick or eat the mushrooms .

There are many varieties of mushrooms

At Wilson Mountain do not pick or eat the

mushrooms

There are some beautiful, easy walk paths throughout Wilson Mountain don’t let the “Mountain” part scare you

The area is small enough that if you let your kids choose the path and you get lost….it’s not a big deal

Another deep path, kinda’ cool

Of course, a tree growing out of a rock!

A view of Boston from the top of Wilson Mountain

Made it to the top!

Some rock climbing is possible but not mandatory

Climbing is available for kids, but keep close some of the rocks have moss and can be slippery

Pretty easy navigation, these climbers are 9 and 11 respectivelyand have been hiking for a few years

There are a few choices of how to proceed

I let the kids choose the path ( I don’t always let them go that way though)

Yes you will work up a sweat

Sometimes you will come across someone else's Geocache boxBe respectful and leave it for the others…..better yet leave some thing in the box

There are some cool little ponds and streams…

This is a cool rock decline that Is a

great opportunity for parents

and children hike together.

I suggest hand holding for thefirst few tries.

Bring water, bug spray, port-o johns are available at the entrance. Not Stroller friendly.Ages 6-13. Many people bring their dogs, they should be on leashes but no guarantees.

7 minutes from Dedham Center