Borderland State Park has over 20 miles of hiking trails, including a section of the Bay Circuit Trail. There are no less than six ponds to explore. Visitors enjoy the easy three mile pond loop trail which is made up of old farm roads and paths through hay fields. The other park trails range from moderate to difficult hiking. The distances and difficulty are labeled on the trail map.

The pond loop trail at Borderland

• Hiking - pick up a trail map at the Visitors Center or on line to plan your visit.
• Family Biking - families enjoy biking on the three mile pond loop.
• Mountain Biking - most trails are available for mountain bike use. Restrictions are on the pond edge, swamp and quiet woods trails. NEMBA Trail and Bob's trails were designed for serious mountain bike use. Please do not ride on wet days or spring thaw to preserve the trails.
• Pets are permitted. Must be on a 10 ft maximum leash and attended at all times. Must have proof of current rabies vaccine.  Mutt mitts are provided for pet waste pick up.
• Picnicking- Picnic tables are provided near the Visitors Center. Groups of twenty people or more must obtain a permit from the park supervisor. Alcoholic drinks are not permitted.
• Birding - Borderland has many different landscapes, therefore a variety of birds live and migrate through the park. Spring and fall migrating waterfowl frequent Lower and Upper Leach Ponds.
• Photo Opportunities - The gardens, mansion, water areas and rural landscape are exciting areas to photograph year-round.
• Fishing - Fishing is allowed at Borderland. Massachusetts fishing regulations must be applied. The ponds are accessible only by foot. Bass, perch, pickerel and sunfish are frequently caught. Borderland's ponds are not stocked.

Accessible Hiking Trails
Accessible Restrooms
Nonmotorized boating
Canoeing
Disc Golf
Fishing
Group Day Use
Historic Site
Horseback Riding Trails
Mountain Biking
Skiing (Cross-Country)
Visitors Center
Walking Trails

Borderland Disc Golf

New England Mountain Bike Association