Precipice Trail, Acadia Nat'l Park

Hike Name: Precipice Trail, Acadia Nat'l Park Location: east ME Length: 1 Submitted by: Kevin Costello Date Submitted: 0/0/00 Rating:	more Maine trail reviews Maine national parks Maine state parks
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Description
The trail enters the woods slowly but soon turns upward... straight up! This "trail" is actually considered a non-technical climbing route. Shortly up the trail is the descicion maker, a large rock requiring some agility to pass. This is where the weary or less dedicated hikers usually turn back. Most of the remainder of the trail crosses steep rock scrambles, climbs iron rung "ladders" and has you shimmying along thin ledges. This is not a trail for anyone who is afraid of heights but the views are very rewarding. The ascent is around 800 to 1000 vertical feet in under 1/4 mile. At the summit there are rolling feilds of rock and 360 degree views of Mt. Desert Island. Since most of the Precipice trail is one way traffic, it is wise to take a route to the north which loops back down to the parking lot. This route is also somewhat challenging but negotiable in either direction. I wouldn't reccomend the Precipice trail in bad weather because a slip at certain points would give you a fall of several hundred feet. Go early to avoid the crowds because it is a popular trail and well known to tourists.

Directions to Hike
Access the Park Road east of Bar Harbor and follow it to where it becomes one way to the east. Circle around to just before where the toll for the road is. Parking area on the right with a view of what you are about to climb. (When leaving, take the next left towards the water and follow to the next intersection.Take a left to the north. This will avoid the five dollar toll if you don't want to take the driving tour.)

Contact Information
Acadia National Park
207.288.3338

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