Moderate
6
hikers
Borderland State Park Loop Trail – Borderland State Park
03:40
14.1km
90m
Hiking
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.
Last updated: June 4, 2024
Waypoints
A
Start point
Parking
1
788 m
Leach Pond
Highlight • Lake
Leach Pond was created in 1825 to provide water for an ironworks in Easton. It was formed by damming the Poquanticut cedar swamp. Pond Walk trail leads between the Leach and Upper Leach ponds. You'll spot many birds in the area as well as turtles and salamander.
Tip by
2
12.3 km
Smith Farm at Borderland
Highlight • Historical Site
A historic farm house that hosts events
Tip by
3
13.8 km
Ames Mansion
Highlight • Historical Site
Ames Mansion, built in 1910, is one of the main attractions in Borderland State Park. The mansion was the home of Blanche Ames Ames, an inventor who was involved in art, farming, engineering and politics.
Now, the mansion is open to park visitors and has been used in several films, including Ghostbusters, Shutter Island, and Knives Out.
Now, the mansion is open to park visitors and has been used in several films, including Ghostbusters, Shutter Island, and Knives Out.
Tip by
B
14.1 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
8.84 km
4.85 km
389 m
Surfaces
7.78 km
4.29 km
1.31 km
666 m
< 100 m
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