This mtn that we are planning to summit has a history as adventurous as our trip. Mt Kineo was 
created just like all the other mountains in the North East. The giant glacier that moved ot the Atlantic ocean. Because of this movement it created a gentle slope on the northern side of the mountains and a far steeper chipped off rock slope on the southern side. This is clearly the case and is very evident in mt Kineo. Mt Kineo took many names from its Native American Habitats. It was a well loved place as it could over look the whole of the massive lake it shores. As our American history progressed and the white settlers took more and more land, mt Kineo finally made its way into the hands of the settlers. Soon enough they had a small tavern on the mountain which grew into a large hotel. The old 
hotel was said to be able to seat 400 people for dinner and would house the V.I.P.s of Teddy Roosevelt and other international prestigious figures. While one Russian Princess was enjoying her time on mt Kineo she received a letter of rejection from her fiance. She threw her self off the cliff in depression and the rumor has it that her and the native Americans still haunt the mountain to this day. Shortly after her death the Hotel burned down, and other attempts to construct all failed. Mt Kineo remains to be a mysterious and awesome place. Its location and sights make it ideal for hikers and nature lovers alike. the trail head starts right form the beach making it ideal to get to by boat. However if you don't have those means of transportation you can still get to it by car but expect to walk a lot extra. Its another mile to the trail head from the first gate. Our group is excited to tackle some of the Native American trails running up the steep part of the mountain as well as taking the more mellow longer trail down and around to snag some spectacular views and see some awesome wildlife.
created just like all the other mountains in the North East. The giant glacier that moved ot the Atlantic ocean. Because of this movement it created a gentle slope on the northern side of the mountains and a far steeper chipped off rock slope on the southern side. This is clearly the case and is very evident in mt Kineo. Mt Kineo took many names from its Native American Habitats. It was a well loved place as it could over look the whole of the massive lake it shores. As our American history progressed and the white settlers took more and more land, mt Kineo finally made its way into the hands of the settlers. Soon enough they had a small tavern on the mountain which grew into a large hotel. The old 
hotel was said to be able to seat 400 people for dinner and would house the V.I.P.s of Teddy Roosevelt and other international prestigious figures. While one Russian Princess was enjoying her time on mt Kineo she received a letter of rejection from her fiance. She threw her self off the cliff in depression and the rumor has it that her and the native Americans still haunt the mountain to this day. Shortly after her death the Hotel burned down, and other attempts to construct all failed. Mt Kineo remains to be a mysterious and awesome place. Its location and sights make it ideal for hikers and nature lovers alike. the trail head starts right form the beach making it ideal to get to by boat. However if you don't have those means of transportation you can still get to it by car but expect to walk a lot extra. Its another mile to the trail head from the first gate. Our group is excited to tackle some of the Native American trails running up the steep part of the mountain as well as taking the more mellow longer trail down and around to snag some spectacular views and see some awesome wildlife. Joe
information used from :
McLeod, John (04/08/2008 ). Hiking Mt Kineo ~ Moosehead Lake Region . Retrieved October 21, 2008, from The Moose Head Lake region of Maine Web site: http://www.moosehead.net/hiking/kineo.html
1 comment:
Joe, the blog is looking great. I am glad you finally settled on a trip. I know the planning must have been frustrating but the trip you have planned will work great. It will be cold up at Moosehead lake that weekend! I'm excited to hear how Mt. Kineo goes. It looks like a great spot.
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