September 18, 2011 Hike #2
I got to the base of the mountain and realized dogs were not allowed so Madison had to stay in the car for this one. Fortunately the weather was cool and it would be a quick hike.
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Looking up to the West Peak of Borestone Mountain
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There were several nice stone staircases on the way up.
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Almost there
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Looking across to Barren Mountain
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Heading over to East Peak
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The 1,947 foot East Peak summit of Borestone Mountain
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On the way back to West Peak I climbed down some rocks for the best view of Sunrise Pond, Midday Pond, and Sunset Pond.
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Back down by Sunrise Pond I took the Fox Loop stopping at an overlooking along the way.
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Old Fox Cages
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From the pond I took the road down stopping at Greenwood Overlook along the way.
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