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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
77°
Feels 77°FSummit · 1,058 ft
4:50 AM8:12 PM
WINDY

Wind

25mph

Precip

0%

Humid

47%

Elev Δ

+1000ft

12-Hour Temp Trend

64°71°

Hourly Forecast

8 PM

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64°

17mph

9 PM

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64°

18mph

10 PM

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64°

18mph

11 PM

⛅

64°

17mph

12 AM

☀️

65°

14mph

1 AM

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68°

13mph

2 AM

⛅

67°

10mph

3 AM

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67°

10mph

4 AM

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67°

10mph

5 AM

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68°

11mph

6 AM

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69°

12mph

7 AM

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71°

12mph

Summit Conditions

82°F→−5°→77°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 7:44:00 PM · America/New_York

Updated Jun 4, 7:44 PM UTC

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