Trails: Mount Kineo is on a peninsula jutting out into Moosehead lake. In the summer it is accessible by a short ferry ride from the Rockwood boat landing. There are three separate trails that can be used to reach the summit of Kineo, 2.2 miles for the short trail. 8.2 miles for the long trail. At the top is a fire tower that can be climbed. The views of Moosehead Lake and the surrounding lakes and mountains are spectacular. Access fee: $3/person for ferry ride (2005) Nearest town: Greenville, ME Trail map: A description of the trail is on the chamber website Web site:Moosehead Lake Chamber | Maine State Planning Office Points of interest: Fire tower and spectacular views at the summit, 700-foot cliffs rising above Moosehead Lake Other activities: Canoeing Lodging: Greenvile area has many camps, lodges and other accommodations Camping: Two campgrounds in Greenvile Weather forecast:Greenville Tourism info:Moosehead Lake Chamber Getting to the trail: From Greenville Junction, go 18 miles north on Route 15. Turn right on a road marked with signs for the Rockwood docks. It is about a 10 minute ferry ride to Kineo. In the summer ferries leave about every hour, although the times maybe inconsistent. Kineo Shuttle telephone number: (207) 534-7449. Map of local region:Greenville Submitted by: SJ from: Greenville, ME Date submitted: Jan 30, 2006
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