| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Kineo, ME |
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 | Trails: |
Carriage Road, North Trail, Bridle Trail, Indian Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, August 28, 2022 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
The lot in Rockwood quickly fills up. The ferry will soon switch to its fall schedule with more limited hours. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All bridged |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trails have a few blowdowns, but are well maintained and marked |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Many dogs |
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 | Bugs: |
Not bad in general. Beware of wasps 2/3 way up tower. I got stung twice |
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 | Comments: |
Today we hiked Mount Kineo for the first time. We caught the 8:00 ferry from Rockwood, and started down Carriage Road. We followed Carriage Road along the shore to Hardscrabble Point, where there are campsites, and nice views across the lake.
We then started down North Trail as it headed along the lake for a while before climbing steeply up the ridge. At the summit, I attempted to climb the fire tower, and sneak past the wasp nest about 2/3 of the way up, but they noticed me, and chased me off the tower.
Luckily, there is a great clifftop viewpoint down a herd path just to the south of the summit. We enjoyed lunch and the views for a while, before heading down the Bridle and Indian Trails. The Indian Trail follows the cliff edge, and passes many great viewpoints.
After reaching the bottom, we had a snack at the clubhouse, before taking the 1:45 ferry back to Rockwood. It was quite a unique and beautiful hike, and I recommend doing the full 5.9 mile loop, as it gets you away from the crowds and is very beautiful as it passes along the lake. |
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 | Name: |
Sam Shirley |
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 | E-Mail: |
newenglandskier13@aol.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2022-08-28 |
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 | Link: |
 https://www.facebook.com/groups/MaineHiking/permalink/2651194268356284/ |
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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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