Mount Kineo
A 3.5-mile moderate loop hike unlike any other in Maine.
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Mount Kineo Details
A 6.0-mile network of easy and moderate hikes. As the biggest deposit of rhyolite in North America located on a majestic peninsula, Mount Kineo is a unique venture. Only accessible by a choppy boat ride across Moosehead Lake, the large rock mass has a history dating back to the natives who used it as a base for tool making. The park is only accessible by a 10-minute shuttle boat (small fee and cash only) from the Rockwood Town Landing. There are two trails leading to the summit - Indian Trail and Bridle Trail. Once at the summit, it's recommended to continue to the converted fire tower viewing platform which offers stunning 360-degree views of the surrounding lake and mountains. It's strongly suggested that hikers ascend via the Indian Trail, and then descend via the Bridle Trail. The park shares the peninsula with the second oldest golf course in the country, which allows the public to use its restrooms and purchase cold beverages at its pub.
Difficulty
Moderate
Distance
3.8 miles
Estimated time
2h 30m
Region
N/A
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Mount Kineo State Park
Mount Kineo is one of the most unique state parks in Maine, for multiple reasons.
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Mount Kineo
Creating the peninsula of Moosehead Lake, Mount Kineo stands out from the land as a prominent feature.
4.2 mi away
Moosehead Lake Public Land
The Public Land Area of Moosehead Lake sits on Maine's largest freshwater lake, as well as the headwaters of the Kennebec River.
12.3 mi away
Lily Bay State Park
On the southeast shore of the largest mountain lake in the United States, Moosehead Lake, you'll find Lily Bay State Park.
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Big Mouse Mountain
A 6.8-mile moderate out-and-back hike to potentially the first fire tower in the nation.
