While visiting moosehead lake, it is a must to take a trip to mount kineo. Categories hiking, things to do tags golf, hike, kineo, maine, moosehead lake, mt kineo. Ask the boat captain for directions to the trailhead. Mount kineo rockwood all you need to know before you. Adventurers will begin with a shuttle ride across the lake to mount kineo from the rockwood landing. We hiked the snowmobile trails across the frozen lake and went up mount kineo in february 2020. The climb is reasonably strenuous but the views all the way to the top are spectacular. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates you selected. Not only is the moosehead lake area ideal for the casual hiker, it also is a destination for the. Kineo rises dramatically several hundred feet out of moosehead lake, maine s largest. Finish all 6 hikes and become a registered member of the moosehead pinnacle pursuit.
An amazing hike with an odd history on moosehead lake henry david thoreau climbed it in 1852. Kineo, maine mount kineo is a mustsee for most folks visiting our slice of paradise, and the journey to the island is half the fun. Hiking in maine page 3 a blog about exploring the pine. Golf destination moosehead lake maines crown jewel. The appalachian trail passes southeast of greenville and touches some of the hikes listed on the way to the grand finale atop mt. You had to watch out for snowmobiles on the mountain trail, and there were a fair amount of exhaust fumes in the air. In their variety of natural features, they reflect the rugged character and beauty of the maine outdoors.
Drive to rockwood maine and go to the public boat landing. Kineo is accessible by water, with public boat landings in both rockwood and lily bay state park. Its an easytomoderate hike, with some steep cliffs youll walk past on the indian trail on your way up to the summit of mount kineo. There is a ferry ride that you can take to get to the island. Kineo itself was famous among indigenous people for kineo flint which was used to make fire and arrowheads. This special place provides an experience like living on a semiprivate island community one mile from the shore of rockwood, maine. Footing can be tricky in places where the trail travels over. Overall, the trail provides interesting vistas of famed peaks such as katahdin, big and little spencer mountains, and portions of mount kineo in addition to views of maine s largest lake.
The shuttle runs from memorial day weekend to columbus day weekend. The beauty of the mountain in the lake summons people to explore its natural and rugged beauty following in thoreaus footsteps. The land for maine s future program, recognized the importance of this landmark and purchased a portion of the kineo property in 1990 to preserve it for recreational purposes for the maine public. Use maine trail finder to track all your trail adventures. The hike will start by a boat ride which is wonderful. The trails that lead to the summit of mount kineo offer a good workout for any hiker.
Mount kineo has gentle slopes to the northwest and steep southeast faces shaped by a. The top of the 1,927 mountain is rather flat, though there are excellent views. From this location 20 miles north of greenville, maine in the center of moosehead lake, youll find hiking, walks, breathtaking kineo views, golf, privacysolitude, and of course lake fun including boating, swimming, water skiing, and fishing. Since it is located on a peninsula with no public road access, you can only reach it by a ferry operated by the golf course. From the blinking light in the center of greenville travel north 19. Search a growing database of fourseason trails to find the right trail for your next adventure. View across moosehead lake of mount kineo from the dock in rockwood, maine. You start by catching a boat from rockwood and they drop you off at the adorable 9 hole golf course where you walk a quarter mile before you start climbing. Browse interactive trail maps, trail descriptions, pictures, and trip reports. The captain of the boat will give you a map and some instructions, because you never have. Covid19 stay safe and stay local when out on the trails. In addition, sturdy hiking shoes are needed and if you are crossing the river i would recommend hiking sandals to keep your boots dry. For those with limited time say, a weekend in this area, sorting through the hiking, biking, boating, fishing, and atv options can be overwhelming. These lands are often found in unnamed townships on dirt roads.
And always remember, bring lots of water, take only pictures and leave only footprints. Kineo rises dramatically above moosehead lake, reaching 1,789 feet above sea level. Connected by a narrow road to the mainland, the mountain is nevertheless only accessible by water a public boat launch in rockwood starts you on your journey. Moosehead pinnacle pursuit moosehead pinnacle pursuit. The wellmaintained trails provide stunning views and serve as the perfect picnic setting. Mount kineo trail, located near rockwood, maine is a 4. Mount kineo is more than just a golf course or tourist trap. The moosehead pinnacle pursuit mpp is a six mountain hiking challenge in the moosehead lake region of maine. Kineo golf course was originally built in the 1800s and is the second oldest in new england but its been very well kept. This historic lodge was constructed in 1912 on kineo, adjacent to mount kineo state park in the middle of spectacular moosehead lake in central maine.
Antique real photo postcard, circa 1920s of mount kineo on moosehead lake near rockwood, maine. A short and sweet boat ride as the mountain comes closer and closer. Kineo is a majestic peninsula on moosehead lake with 800foot cliffs. She hikes the land and navigates the water, allowing it to guide her next voyage. In the winter, take a short drive to big squaw mountain to go downhill skiing. Kineo and the bold coast in cutler were protected from development in part with support from the program. The sheer face of mount kineo, with 700foot cliffs, forms the centerpiece of a spectacular. The mt kineo golf course is located on moosehead lake and is thought to be the second oldest course in new england, built in the 1880s. One of maine s 14 rugged 4,000footers, mount abraham is as breathtaking as the hike up is challenging. Mount kineo great hiking on an island if you take a trip to moosehead lake, i would highly recommend a visit to mount kineo in rockland, maine. Guided fishing trips and charter service on moosehead lake. There are numerous rare plants and birds such as peregrine falcons that call these cliffs home. Alpine women collective maines 10 musthike mountain. Henry david thoreau visited the moosehead region in 1852, climbing mount kineo along with an american indian guide.
Enjoy my rundown of mount kineo one of the best hikes in mooosehead lake, maine. Northeast whitewater destination moosehead lake hiking guide. Maine has 29 public reserved land locations throughout the state. Hiking on little kineo moosehead lake sunset photo by rex turner lily bay state parks beach photo by rex turner mount kineo is briefly lit by the sun on a cloudy fall day photo by rex turner looking out over moosehead lake from the summit of big moose mountain. Mount kineo is a hike just as appropriate for grandma as it is for the grandkids. Mount kineo rockwood 2020 all you need to know before. Com, you need to first check our online map and see the distance you will be from mount kineo trailhead, maine. From the rockwood docks it is about a 10 minute ferry ride to kineo. Hiking mount kineo, moosehead lake, maine outdoor map and guide. Kineo and back to the docks via the bridle trail and indian trails takes approximately 2 2.
Kineo escape beautiful riverfront cabin in rockwood. Mount kineo state park greenville 2020 all you need to. Moosehead lake is a destination for everything outdoors. Little kineo mountain is a rewarding hike that doesnt require quite the physical investment of some other trails in the region, such as big moose mountain. Hiking guide moosehead lake region this region is blessed with some of the most spectacular hikes in the northeast. The cabin is located close to a major snowmobiling trail. An amazing hike with an odd history on moosehead lake. We run a shuttle service for all of you who would like to come play golf and hike the mountain.
Maine public reserved lands maine secretary of state. Maine trail finder is a free online resource that promotes active outdoor recreation in the state of maine. In the summer, hike the local trails, including mount kineo or venture up to mount katadin and hike on the appalachian trail. Its cliffs rise nearly 700 feet straight up from the water. Some trail sections have exposed ledges or steep ascentsdescents where falling could cause serious injury. Visit mount kineo state park wilsons on moosehead lake. Mount kineo and moosehead lake family friendly hikes in maine. Turn right on a road marked with signs for the rockwood town landing and docks. When you step off the docks on kineo you are at the trailhead for the mt. Mount kineo one of the more prominent features of moosehead lake is mount kineo.
Mount kineo trail is a hiking, snowshoeing adventure located in or near rockwood, me. Mount kineo hike on moosehead lake erics maine life. About the challenge download application pdf view on maine trail finder. We hiked the snowmobile trails across the frozen lake and went up mount kineo. The land for maine s future program, or lmf, has helped to conserve some of maine s most iconic places so that all of us can continue to enjoy them. The route from kineo dock to the public hiking trails on mt. Mount kineo is in the middle of moosehead lake in northern maine. Its a rare and accessible outdoor destination that embodies much of what maine has to offer beautiful views of our lakes and mountains, yearround activities, hiking, paddling, lush trails, and a striking history. If you choose to go down the north trail from the tower, it becomes a 45 hour hike. A wide range of terrain will please both the casual stroller and the serious backpacker. Kineo is surrounded by private property so please stay on the designated path.
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