| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Kineo (Rockwood), ME |
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 | Trails: |
Carriage Trail, Indian Trail, Bridle Trail, North Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, September 3, 2024 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Park at the Rockwood Public Boat Launch (no fee) and plenty of parking. Then pay $15 (roundtrip all paid at the beginning) CASH ONLY to take the ferry across. Ferry times depend on the year and can be found here: https://destinationmooseheadlake.com/2024-mount-kineo-shuttle-schedule/ |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Other than the big crossing over Moosehead Lake on the ferry, I don't believe there were any! |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
There were a few blowdowns on the well travelled sections of trails but they were pretty easy to get around; lots more on the lesser travelled sections such as North Trail and Carriage Trail beyond Bridle Trail. Indian Trail had some red arrows on trees or something like that where it turned but not sure it was marked otherwise. Not hard to follow. The other trails were marked with light blue blaze. From an erosion standpoint, Bridle Trail isn't doing so hot. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Dogs are allowed. Indian Trail may be difficult for them with the roughness and steepness, and minor scrambles. |
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 | Bugs: |
None |
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 | Lost and Found: |
None |
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 | Comments: |
What a cool hike! I took the ferry across and got the job done. I took Carriage Trail and Indian Trail, then did an OAB on the lower portion of Bridle Path, then continued on it to the summit, descended North Trail and took it and Carriage Trail back to the ferry. The water was actually the roughest the captain had seen it all year which made things just a little fun! The hike was beautiful and the trails pretty dry. Hardscrabble Point was a pleasure and would be a worthy destination for those not wanting to ascend the rough trails to the summit. Gaia had me at 7.25mi, 1350ft of gain, 3hr15min. |
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 | Name: |
Liam Cooney |
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 | E-Mail: |
liamcooney96@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2024-09-14 |
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 | Link: |
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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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