| Borestone Mountain | |
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Borestone Mountain |
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| Elevation | East Peak 1,947 feet (593 m) |
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| Location | Piscataquis County, Maine |
| Topo map | USGS |
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.[1] The mountain is part of the Borestone Mountain Audubon Sanctuary.[2]
The trail is open to hikers 365 days a year. Parking is available on Mountain Road approx 5 miles 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 miles. The last part of the trail is very steep with sharp rocks with iron rungs to assist hikers. 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.