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Mount Kineo, Gulf Hagas, Big Moose Mountain, and Little Moose Mountain “The last stop on your FUN Tour of Moosehead Lake” Moosehead of Tour FUN your on stop last “The 10. Mud Puddle Mercantile Puddle Mud 10. “Have a SEAT, you can’t miss it” miss can’t you SEAT, a “Have 9. Gray Ghost Camps Ghost Gray 9. Hiking Trails Fishing SPRING Lake” Moosehead at fun having you’re SIGN, a be must “It 8. Misty Morning Cottages Morning Misty 8. “FRIENDS gather here” gather “FRIENDS 1-F6 15-D5 Moosehead in the Spring is a lush green forested landscape teeming with Docks Kineo 7. 1-H4 awakening wildlife. Spring is the most opportune time to catch a glimpse of Barren Mountain Lily Bay State Park moose calves with their mothers. As well, bear cubs, deer fawns, loon OPEN” always are Kennebec the of headwaters “The NATURAL Austin Pond Lake Moosehead on Wilsons 6. hatchlings, and eaglets are all beginning to find their legs and wings and can A waterfall, a remote mountain pond, two campsites and endless A two-mile long family-friendly hiking trail leads along the shoreline of Fish Species: Brook Trout, Salmon, Smelt. often be seen just beginning to experience their environment. jaw-dropping views? This teens-up, 3.2 mile hike has it all—and more. Moosehead Lake and through wild forests, in which lurk moose and deer, NORTHEAST RESOURCE SNOWSHOES” like shoes no “There’s to a wonderful sandy beach. WHITEWATER EDUCATION FABULOUS ON FOUR WHEELS Mountain Squaw Big 5. Directons: From Greenville, head up Pleasant Street. At 2 miles the 2-H4 Miles of ATV trails winding through the North Woods are waiting for you to CENTER Lake” Moosehead at you’re “SMILE, pavement ends. After crossing Big Wilson Stream, stay on the main dirt Directions: From the blinking light in Greenville, head north 9 miles on Baker Pond explore. Splash through the biggest mud puddles, then dry out with a picnic road, turning right at 7.3. At 7.5 bear left, and at 9.2 stay on the main the Lily Bay Road. Turn into the park here. Fees are payable at the park en- Flatlanders 4. Fish Species: Brook Trout, Salmon, Smelt. lunch along the way. road, with views of Barren and Borestone. Go right at 11.3, straight at trance. (For info on fees, call 207-695-2700.) Stay on this paved road to a 12.7, and at 13.0 miles is a brown Appalachian Trail sign at the trailhead. fork; turn right to Rowell Cove. The trail begins across from the entrance FINEST FISHING drive.” & up warm to GOLFERS for spot favorite “A You’ll have to ford Long Pond Stream at the start (and on the way back), to the Rowell Cove Campground. Parking is at the Parking area at the 3-C3 The biggest Maine lake naturally houses the biggest Maine fish! Spring fishing Resort Life Leisure 3. so don’t forget the flip-flops. boat launch. on Moosehead Lake can produce the catches from which legendary fishing Brassua Lake stories originate. Come throw in a line for salmon, brook trout, and lake trout. TOWER” FIRE oldest America’s 1905, “Since Hint: Looking for a secluded spot to camp? Hike 0.8 mile past the fire Hint: If you’re camping in the park, but want to get away from the crowds, Fish Species: Brook Trout, Lake Trout, Salmon, Center Education Resource Natural 2. FLY-FISHING lookout on Barren’s summit to a side trail leading 0.3 mile to Cloud Pond try to reserve the Mud Brook Campsite. Do it well in advance, as this is a LEISURE LIFE Smallmouth Bass, Cusk, Smelt. The best fly-fishing can be found on Rockwood’s Moose River and the nearby MOOSE.” a see will you “Shirley Lean-to, one of the most secluded on the Appalachian Trail. popular site. Go to www.campwithme.com for reservation info. FLATLANDERS Kennebec River at East and West Outlets beginning in April. Brook trout have RESORT Whitewater Northeast 1. 16-C5 4-D1 exceeded four and five pounds in the spring! You’ll find plenty of pools, pocket CLUES 2-E4 Little Kineo Mountain Big Wood Pond waters, and rapids to dangle your fly over. Big Moose Mountain Fish Species: Brook Trout, Lake Trout, Salmon, Cusk, Smelt. WONDERFUL WATERFALLS If solitude is your thing, then the family-friendly hike up Little Kineo is for Waterfalls are at their most impressive during the Spring run-off season. A steep, 2.1 mile-long trail leads to 360-degree views of northern Maine, especially you. Even on the biggest of holiday weekends, you’re likely to be all alone 5-A7 Check the website, or call ahead for ideas and directions to spectacular of Moosehead Lake. out here. Just you and the endless views. frothing, falling waters. 8. 8. Chesuncook Lake fun! Have Directions: From the traffic light in Greenville, drive 5.1 milesnorth on ME Directions: Follow directions to Little Spencer, but at 8.8 stay straight. Fish Species: Brook Trout, Lake Trout, Salmon, White Perch, FIDDLEHEADS AND WILDFLOWERS 6/15. Turn left onto dirt road (marked by a blue sign that says Little Moose Check out the view of Spencer Pond at 9.8 miles. Stay right at 11.8 miles, WILSONS ON Cusk, White Fish, Smelt. Moosehead is a lush green and pastel landscape in mid to late Spring. The prize. your out pick and stamp final your Mud Puddle Mercantile Puddle Mud BIG SQUAW for Greenville Downtown , Unit). Continue 1.4 mile up this road to the parking lot on the right. The and straight at 13.8. Keep to the left at 15.6 miles, and stay straight at 16.6. MOOSEHEAD region is known for a particular fern called the fiddlehead, a sought after 7. trail is in the far end. At 17.1 miles you’ll reach the blue DAYS ACADEMY GRANT sign; turn right. At MOUNTAIN delicacy. to return filled are circles 9 all When 6-D4 18.4 turn left, getting views of Little Kineo’s cliffs. At 19.4 is the trailhead on LAKE 6. Hint: Before you head back down, stay on the main path another 0.1 mile to the right, marked by a kiosk. East Outlet - Kennebec River players. future for hidden boxes and stamps Keep 5. a helicopter landing pad. From here you’ll get a bird’s-eye look at the teensy 17-E5 Fish Species: Brook Trout, Salmon. passport. per location, per stamp one Use Mirror Pond, nestled between cliffs on the side of Big Moose. Little Moose Mountain Moosehead. around 4. 7-C6 hidden boxes serve self the find to clues the Use 3-B6 Looking for a family-friendly hike with remote ponds, lonely campsites and 3. First Roach Pond player. per passport 1 Only splendid overlooks? Hoof it on over to this 3.5 mile loop. Big Spencer Mountain Fish Species: Brook Trout, Lake Trout, Salmon, Cusk, White SUMMER 2. MISTY Fish, Smelt. play. to younger or 18 be Must This Moosehead icon has commanding views of Maine’s North Woods, Directions: From the blinking light in Greenville, stay north on ME 15 for 1. stretching from Katahdin to Kineo and beyond. A great teens-up hike. 5.1 miles. Turn left onto dirt road, marked by blue LITTLE MOOSE UNIT MORNING KINEO DOCKS Necessary. Purchase No sign. At 1.6 mile, turn left. At 2.8 miles is the blue-blazed trail on the left. COTTAGES 8-H1 RULES Summer is an inviting time to visit the Moosehead region, as guests are greeted Directions: From Greenville, drive north on the Lily Bay Rd 19 miles. After Flagstaff Lake Kokadjo Trading Post the road turns to dirt and forks; stay left. At 8.2 miles Hint: You’ll reach the blue-blazed loop at 0.7 mile, but hiking clockwise is eas- with a plethora of activities. A trip to Mt. Kineo is a must. There, the hiker can Fish Species: Brook Trout, Salmon, Pickerel. up this road is a narrow bridge over Bear Brook. Turn left after the bridge. ier, so continue another 0.7, turning right at the fork. Short side-trails lead catch his breath when he reaches the peak of the daunting mountain just to Begin new mileage, and at 1.4 you’ll cross a bridge. Stay straight, and at 2.5 to overlooks of Little Moose Pond. lose it again at the astounding panoramic views of the distant ranges. The pebble beach at the base offers a picture perfect setting for that picnic lunch, Passport miles, stay left. At 4.8 stay straight. The trailhead is on the left at 6 miles. 18-B6 9-E4 From here it’s 1.3 miles all uphill to the open summit. and the golfer can putt the afternoon away on the manicured course greens. Little Spencer Mountain Indian Pond A shuttle boat from Rockwood Village to Mt. Kineo runs hourly from Memorial Hint: There’s a very secluded campsite on nearby Blood Pond, with a Fish Species: Brook Trout, Lake Trout, Salmon, Smallmouth Day thru Columbus Day. While not a good hike for pets or small children, this 2.2 mile round-trip trek— stunning view of Big Spencer. 1.3 mile before the trailhead, turn north. Bass, White Perch, Yellow Perch, Cusk, White Fish, Smelt. Moosehead one of Maine’s toughest—rewards daring hikers with plenty of solitude and big GRAY GHOST MUD PUDDLE WHITE WATER 0.9 up this road, stay left, and follow it to where it dead ends at the campsite.
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