| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Borestone Mountain, ME |
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 | Trails: |
Base Trail, Summit Trail, Greenwood Overlook Side Trail, access road |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, September 28, 2021 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Use Elliottsville Road 1/2 mile north of Monson and turn on to Bodfish Road to end of paved road where there is a dirt parking area. Roads are in good condition. There is an active railroad track just before the parking area. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Very small brooks that are easy to get over |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trails in good condition. Many rock steps on the Base Trail. Iron rails on Summit Trail. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
No dogs allowed in the Audubon Sanctuary. |
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 | Bugs: |
None |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
First time on Borestone Mountain. It is a nice hike with great views. Lots of lakes. Audubon info center by Sunrise Pond. There are scrambles up some of the ledges on the Summit Trail that would be difficult in wet or icy conditions. Turkey Vultures were gliding around the summit. Nice fall foliage.
Many hikers including a women's hiking group from Greenville ME, a VA couple, an Iowan couple, a guy from Monroe ME, and the Audubon caretaker.
The only downside is that it is a 4 hour drive to the trailhead. |
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 | Name: |
WAUMBEK |
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 | E-Mail: |
waumbek@roadrunner.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-09-28 |
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 | Link: |
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Disclaimer: Reports are not verified - conditions may vary. Use at own risk. Always be prepared when hiking. Observe all signs. Trail conditions reports are not substitutes for weather reports or common sense. |
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