| Borestone Mountain | |
|---|---|
  Borestone Mountain | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | East Peak 1,981 feet (604 m) West Peak 1,960 feet (597 m) [1] |
| Prominence | East Peak 972 feet (296 m) West Peak 40 feet (12 m) [2] |
| Coordinates | 45°22′37″N69°24′14″W / 45.37696°N 69.403768°W |
| Geography | |
| Location | Piscataquis County, Maine, U.S. |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Simple Scrambling, class 2 |
Borestone Mountain is a mountain in Piscataquis County, Maine. It is a popular hiking spot near the center of the state, with a trailhead located on Mountain Road near Willimantic. [3] The mountain is part of the Borestone Mountain Audubon Sanctuary [4] There are several historic lodges [5] on Midday Pond, run by Maine Audubon.
The trail is open to hikers 365 days a year. Parking is available on Mountain Road approximately 5 mi (8.0 km) north of Willimantic. The well-marked, well-maintained trail passes to the south and east of Midday Pond ascending the west side of the mountain. Directly to the south of Midday pond on the trail is a small one-room cabin with a museum open from Memorial Day to Columbus Day. The distance from parking to the summit is about 3 mi (4.8 km). The last part of the trail is very steep with sharp rocks with iron rungs to assist hikers. [6] The East Peak offers a spectacular 360-degree view extending from the Penobscot River to the east, to the western Maine mountains and the Quebec border to the west.
