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2.1 miles
Distance
330 ft
Climb
-253 ft
Descent
00:24:13
Avg time
77 ft
Altitude change
70 ft
Altitude min
324 ft
Altitude max
247 ft
Altitude start
324 ft
Altitude end
0.691%
Grade
-31.306%
Grade max
23.025%
Grade min
5,155 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
369 ft
Distance flat
00:24:13
Avg time

Border Path Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Blue Hills Reservation
    Milton, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    10 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #136624 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #360752 in Trail Running
    • #329872 in Hiking
    • #49445 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #2,355 in Mountain Biking · Massachusetts [+]
    • #12,258 in Trail Running
    • #12,501 in Hiking
    • #1,355 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    MA DCR

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AI Generated Description

Border Path is a 2 mile less popular blue difficulty doubletrack trail located near Milton Massachusetts. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 330 ft black diamond climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 24 minutes to complete this trail.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 27 rides
  • Last: Aug 15, 2026
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Border Path Trail Reports

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Jul 28, 2025 @ 10:13am
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Apr 6, 2025 @ 7:46pm
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Apr 1, 2025 @ 1:03am
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Mar 3, 2025 @ 8:00am
Mar 3, 2025
 reporter Blue Hills Closed to Mountain Bikes for Month of March per DCR
Mar 3, 2025 @ 5:11am
Mar 3, 2025
 reporter Trails closed month of March due to mud per DCR
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on Jul 28, 2025
Avg: 4.11 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Border Path located?
      Border Path is located in Blue Hills Reservation, Milton, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Blue Hills Reservation trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.21699, -71.0857.
      ▼ How hard is Border Path?
      Border Path is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.691%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Border Path?
      Border Path has 330 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 253 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 70 ft to 324 ft.
      ▼ Is Border Path a point to point trail?
      Border Path is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Border Path?
      Border Path is 2.1 miles long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Border Path?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Border Path. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Border Path? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Border Path are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Border Path?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 24 minutes to ride Border Path. The trail is 2.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Border Path?
      Border Path is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 108 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 117 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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