Old Harbor Reservation
About
Old Harbor Reservation is a 145-acre park in Massachusetts, about half a mile from Boston. It sits within easy reach of the city, making it a straightforward stop for anyone already in town. Late spring through early fall is the most comfortable stretch for a visit. A nearby weather station records typical average highs around 66°F in May and 73°F in September, with July warming to about 82°F. For more time outdoors, Boston Boundless Trail Section 1 lies about 1.9 miles away and the Black Heritage Trail about 2.6 miles away. Walking City Trail Section 4 is roughly 3.4 miles off, and climbers can head to the Greater Boston climbing area about 3.5 miles away.
Park size
145 acres
Location
Old Harbor Reservation
Massachusetts
Data source: USGS PAD-US 4.1 (Protected Areas Database, public domain)
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: May–Oct. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 62–82°F and lows of 48–66°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Boston Logan Intl Ap, MA weather station, 1.9 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan37° high23° low
- Feb39° high25° low
- Mar46° high31° low
- Apr56° high41° low
- May66° high50° low
- Jun76° high60° low
- Jul82° high66° low
- Aug80° high65° low
- Sep73° high58° low
- Oct62° high48° low
- Nov52° high38° low
- Dec42° high29° low
Nearby
- Boston Boundless Trail Section 1Hiking1.9 mi
- Black Heritage TrailHiking2.6 mi
- Walking City Trail Section 4Hiking3.4 mi
- Greater BostonRock climbing3.5 mi
- Walking City Trail Section 2Hiking4.1 mi
- Waitts Mountain CliffRock climbing4.3 mi
- Nira RockRock climbing4.4 mi
- Black and White RocksRock climbing5 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
