This week’s photos were sent to us by NRCM member and My Maine This Week frequent photographer Linda Woods of Waterville, Maine. Thanks, Linda!
Along with these beautiful photos, Linda shares some information about the hike up Borestone, as well as what you might see along the way if you decide to do this hike: this is an Audubon Nature Sanctuary (Small admission fee. No dogs.), which includes 1,600 acres in Maine’s Hundred Mile Wilderness region as well as three ponds: Sunrise, Midday, and Sunset (all visible from the summit). And finally, at Midday Pond there is a nature museum that Linda says is good for kids.
Linda also writes, “We take the woods trail up to look for wildflowers (we identified 6 types of ferns) and the road back down (I love the rock formations). I was disappointed that The Fox Loop Trail was closed due to flooding. This is a moderately strenuous climb that culminates with spectacular 360-degree views from two peaks at nearly 2,000 feet. There are several ladders and railings during one “difficult” stretch. At the top, there is an old fire warden’s map that names area peaks.”
A beautiful view along the hike
Harry & Linda taken by a young woman from Ireland (whose friend is Maeve Binchy’s goddaughter!)
Midday Pond from the mid point of the trail (easy access to this point; museum here).
Harry looking at old fire warden’s map labeling various sites
Onawa Lake (I hear there is a walk-in only, summer village here. Now I want to go!)
