Peters Hill–Hemlock Hill Loop, 3 groves
1.4 mi · ▲ 142 ft · 32 min
Peters Hill–Hemlock Hill Loop, 3 groves is a 1.4-mile loop in Arnold Arboretum near Roslindale, MA. The route passes Hemlock Hill, Arnold Arboretum Viewpoint and Peters Hill. It is mostly level, with 142 ft of elevation gain, and mostly dirt. It scores 0/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: paved and peopled.
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Peters Hill–Hemlock Hill Loop, 3 groves
1.4 mi · ▲ 142 ft · 32 min
Elevation 42–199 ft
Loop · Arnold Arboretum
Trailhead: 42.29749, -71.12046
Weather Sep 21: sunrise 6:31 AM · sunset 6:45 PM
Transit-accessible: Washington St @ Aldwin Rd stop 326 m from the trailhead · Parking lot at the trailhead
- Start at the trailhead, heading W.
- 50 ftPass Hemlock Hill.
- 0.1 miTurn left, heading SW.
- 50 ftBear right, heading W.
- 150 ftContinue straight onto Hemlock Hill Road, heading W.
- 150 ftTurn left, heading W.
- 100 ftTurn left onto Hemlock Hill Trail, heading W.
- 50 ftTurn right, heading SW.
- 500 ftTurn right, heading SW.
- 150 ftBear left onto Hemlock Hill Road, heading SW.
- 0.2 miPass Arnold Arboretum Viewpoint.
- 50 ftPass Peters Hill.
- 0.6 miTurn right, heading NE.
- 0.2 miTurn right, heading NE.
- 50 ftThe loop closes back at the trailhead.
Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.
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Sunset
The best sunset spot on this hike is 0.5 mi in (~18 min). Leave by 6:08 PM for the 6:45 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
Good to know
- Transit-accessible: Washington St @ Aldwin Rd stop 326 m from the trailhead
- Parking lot at the trailhead
Other ways to reach this destination
More from this trailhead
- Bussey Hill & Hemlock Hill via Oak Path 1 mi · ▲ 108 ft
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