Elliotsville (Borestone Mountain)
There it is ! Once you see the sign to Borestone, you know you are on your way to Elliotsville: why go to Elliotsville if you don’t go to Borestone hint: (there’s nothing else there) lol
After driving deep into the woods for what seems like hours (’tis only a short drive really),
Elliotsville here I am!
These ATV trail signs were posted throughout the drive.
Scenes along the route
The road is in excellent condition: a very smooth ride!
Getting really close to THE MOUNTAIN!!
You have arrived at the beginning point of the walk to the base of Borestone.
There are actually people here. (somewhere) Hiking up the trail I bet!
Another view of the parking area below the mountain.
You can climb a trail up to the base of the mountain, but I think most people take what is called the access road. On this excursion, I walked only part way up the access road (boo, hiss) I here you. Maybe next time I come up here (no plans for that).
Below a few pics taken from the access road.
This building just a short distance up the access road.
If you love nature walks, you’ll enjoy this (but it is a climb, so hope you’re in good physical condition)!!
Looking down the hill from the access road.
Well, there you are hanging on the edge of your seat wondering what’s next. Afterall, I can’t leave you part way up to the base of the mountain without telling you why no further “we” go. I had asked a few hikers (it’s really a family mountain, if ya know what I mean) how long it would take to get to the base of the mountain where the “real” climb” to the summit begins and beautiful Greenwood Pond lies. The news was dismal. It all depends on speed, of course. (I can say that I had moderate speed walking up (as far as I went) and wonderful speed on the way down. (Note: I did climb Borestone Mountain in my youth). (That counts for something doesn’t it)?
So, if you want to go for a refreshing “uphill” hike, head for Elliotsville, ME: destination
BORESTONE MOUNTAIN!
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