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Traveling Kintla Lake - August 26, 2005

Kintla Lake
The trail to the head of Kintla Lake is a gentle 6.3 mile (one way) hike with rolling hills. The trail hugs the shoreline for a bit, then meanders away before returning the the shoreline again prior to reaching the end.

Photo by David Restivo, NPS

Kintla Lake
The differing temperatures of air and water lend for magical moments on Kintla Lake, as fog rolls over the surface, sometime revealing various waterfowl.

Photo by David Restivo, NPS

Kintla Lake
Photo by David Restivo, NPS

Kintla Lake
Photo by David Restivo, NPS

Canoeing on Kintla Lake
Kintla Lake is a paddlers dream, as canoers and kayakers will find no motorized vessels on the lake. Sudden storms may occur without warning though, and life preservers worn either over or under clothing, are required.

Photo by David Restivo, NPS
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