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Precipice Trail — Acadia

Bar Harbor, ME · 44.354, -68.187

Iron rung and ladder-assisted cliff climb in Acadia National Park. 1.6 miles round trip but near-vertical. Closed during peregrine falcon nesting.

StrenuousNortheast1,058 ftExposed RidgeCliffScrambleWildlifeSummit views

Precipice Trail — Acadia

☀️ Clear sky

Use Caution
75°
Feels 75°FSummit · 1,058 ft
5:06 AM8:11 PM
WINDY

Wind

28mph

Precip

0%

Humid

37%

Elev Δ

+1000ft

12-Hour Temp Trend

58°66°

Hourly Forecast

10 PM

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65°

9mph

11 PM

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64°

10mph

12 AM

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63°

12mph

1 AM

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61°

9mph

2 AM

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61°

10mph

3 AM

⛅

60°

9mph

4 AM

⛅

59°

11mph

5 AM

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58°

11mph

6 AM

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58°

11mph

7 AM

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61°

13mph

8 AM

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63°

13mph

9 AM

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66°

13mph

Summit Conditions

80°F→−5°→75°F

Dry lapse rate: 5.4°F/1,000ft · 1,008 ft gain

◎L1
Synthetic wicking tee

Lightweight polyester or nylon blend that moves moisture fast

Summit Pack List

↟Sun hat↟Sunscreen SPF 50+↟Extra water (1L+)

Start Cold Tip

You'll be warm from the start. Focus on sun protection and hydration. If there's any breeze, enjoy it — it won't last at the summit.

Trail Guide

Updated 9:47:51 PM · America/New_York

Updated Jul 19, 9:47 PM UTC

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