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Elevation East Peak 1,981 feet (604 m)West Peak 1,960 feet (597 m) Prominence East Peak 972 feet (296 m)West Peak 40 feet (12 m) 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. The mountain is part of the Borestone Mountain Audubon Sanctuary.
The trail is open to hikers 365 days a year. Parking is available on Mountain Road approximately 5 miles (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. 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.