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The Kineo Shuttle 207-534-9012 2016 Schedule May 27, 2015 through October 10, 2015 Months of May and June From the Rockwood Public Landing to Kineo: 9:00am, 11:00am, 1:00pm, and 3:00pm From Kineo to Rockwood: 10:45am, 12:45pm, 2:45pm with a final trip back at 4:45pm Months of July and August From the Rockwood Public Landing to Kineo: On the hour, every hour from 8:00am until 6:00pm From Kineo to Rockwood: 9:45am, 10:45am, 11:45am, 12:45pm, 1:45pm, 2:45pm, 3:45pm, 4:45pm, 5:45pm with a final trip back at 6:45pm Months of September and October From the Rockwood Public Landing to Kineo: On the hour, every hour from 9:00am until 4:00pm From Kineo to Rockwood: 9:45am, 10:45am, 11:45am, 12:45pm, 1:45pm, 2:45pm, 3:45pm, with a final trip back at 4:45pm Round-Trip Shuttle Fares: Ages 5 and older: $12.00 per person Under age 5: FREE Dogs: FREE Answers to Frequently Asked Questions: • The crossing from Rockwood to Kineo takes approximately 10 minutes. • The Kineo Shuttle does not have a ticket booth; you will be paying the captain in cash as you board. • In good weather the shuttle will accommodate 20 passengers; the captain may elect to carry fewer passengers in rough weather. If for any reason there are more passengers waiting to board than can be safely ferried across on a scheduled trip, the shuttle will return immediately for those left behind. • When you step off the docks on Kineo you are at the trailhead for the Mt. Kineo State Park hiking trails. To hike to the observation tower at the top of Mt. Kineo and back to the docks via the Bridle Trail and Indian Trails takes approximately 2 – 2.5 hours. If you choose to go down the North trail from the tower, it becomes a 4-5 hour hike. • The golf course does not rent golf carts for sightseeing. They are only rented to golfers, per the request of the Kineo Community Owners Association, and they cannot leave the course. • The golf course and cart paths are not hiking trails. Hiking Trails Mount Kineo Fishing SPRING www.atvmaine.org information and regulations please visit visit please regulations and information information on Maine ATV clubs, regional regional clubs, ATV Maine on information hand signals and obey all laws. For more more For laws. all obey and signals hand 1-E5 15-C4 Mt. Kineo rises 763 feet above the level of the lake to a height of 1,958 1-A8 Moosehead in the Spring is a lush green forested landscape teeming with use trails, marked the on Stay responsibly. feet above sea level. On the east side, it is a sheer cliff, overhanging Kineo awakening wildlife. Spring is the most opportune time to catch a glimpse of ride and respect Please landowners. private Barren Mountain Lily Bay State Park Abol Pond moose calves with their mothers. As well, bear cubs, deer fawns, loon gracious, by provided been has privilege Bay. Kineo was first discovered around 11,000 years ago and has a rich Fish Species: Brook Trout hatchlings, and eaglets are all beginning to find their legs and wings and can this that remember please region A waterfall, a remote mountain pond, two campsites and endless A two-mile long family-friendly hiking trail leads along the shoreline of history. often be seen just beginning to experience their environment. beautiful our in ATVs enjoying When 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, The first private owner purchased Mt. Kineo from the state in 1840 and 2-F3 to a wonderful sandy beach. opened a tavern in 1844. The first Mount Kineo House was built in 1848 FABULOUS ON FOUR WHEELS Directons: From Greenville, head up Pleasant Street. At 2 miles the Austin Pond and destroyed by fire in 1868. A second Mount Kineo House was built Fish Species: Brook Trout, Salmon, Smelt. Miles of ATV trails winding through the North Woods are waiting for you to 2016*2017 pavement ends. After crossing Big Wilson Stream, stay on the main dirt Directions: From the blinking light in Greenville, head north 9 miles on and opened in 1871 again being destroyed by fire in 1882. A third Mount 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- Kineo House was built opening in 1884. This new hotel included a bowling 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 3-F3 alley, library, golf course, tennis courts, baseball diamond, croquet lawns 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 and horseback riding. Over 500 guests could be Baker Pond 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 Fish Species: Brook Trout, Salmon, Smelt. The biggest Maine lake naturally houses the biggest Maine fish! Spring fishing accommodated in the 200 rooms which had so don’t forget the flip-flops. boat launch. on Moosehead Lake can produce the catches from which legendary fishing steam heat, hot and cold running water, both 4-C3 stories originate. Come throw in a line for salmon, brook trout, and lake trout. 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, gas and electric lights, and two elevators. Brassua Lake 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 In 1900, 80 rooms were added along with Fish Species: Brook Trout, Lake Trout, Salmon, The best fly-fishing can be found on Rockwood’s Moose River and the nearby Lean-to, one of the most secluded on the Appalachian Trail. popular site. Go to www.campwithme.com for reservation info. golf rooms, card rooms, parlors, a children’s playroom, a music room, a drawing room, and Smallmouth Bass, Cusk, Smelt. Kennebec River at East and West Outlets beginning in April. Brook trout have 16-B4 a library. Two concerts were given daily for the 5-G5 exceeded four and five pounds in the spring! You’ll find plenty of pools, pocket 2-D4 Little Kineo Mountain house orchestra. In 1911, the dining room was Bennett Pond waters, and rapids to dangle your fly over. Big Moose Mountain enlarged to seat 500 guests and an annex was Fish Species: Brook Trout, Pickerel. WONDERFUL WATERFALLS If solitude is your thing, then the family-friendly hike up Little Kineo is for added for year round use. By 1914, the Mount 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 Kineo House had 431 employees. 6-A6 Check the website, or call ahead for ideas and directions to spectacular of Moosehead Lake. out here. Just you and the endless views. This was the period of absolute refinement for Mt. Kineo. It was the vacation Chesuncook Lake frothing, falling waters. resort for rich and influential people during this time. Many families Fish Species: Brook Trout, Lake Trout, Salmon, White Perch, FIDDLEHEADS AND WILDFLOWERS 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. brought their own butler and maid and stayed the entire summer. Small Cusk, White Fish, Smelt. Moosehead is a lush green and pastel landscape in mid to late Spring. The 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, steamers or guides with canoes were available to bring guests on excursions Unit). Continue 1.4 mile up this road to the parking lot on the right. The region is known for a particular fern called the fiddlehead, a sought after and straight at 13.8. Keep to the left at 15.6 miles, and stay straight at 16.6. around Moosehead. trail is in the far end. 7-D3 delicacy. At 17.1 miles you’ll reach the blue DAYS ACADEMY GRANT sign; turn right. At The Mount Kineo House was sold in 1938 and the hotel was being demolished 18.4 turn left, getting views of Little Kineo’s cliffs. At 19.4 is the trailhead on when a fire destroyed the building. The resort was closed from this time East Outlet - Kennebec River Hint: Before you head back down, stay on the main path another 0.1 mile to the right, marked by a kiosk.