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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

Good to Go
75°
Feels 75°FSummit · 1,058 ft
4:50 AM8:12 PM
CLEAR

Wind

16mph

Precip

0%

Humid

54%

Elev Δ

+1000ft

12-Hour Temp Trend

65°75°

Hourly Forecast

4 PM

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75°

15mph

5 PM

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72°

15mph

6 PM

⛅

69°

16mph

7 PM

⛅

67°

17mph

8 PM

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65°

17mph

9 PM

⛅

65°

17mph

10 PM

⛅

66°

17mph

11 PM

⛅

68°

15mph

12 AM

⛅

70°

14mph

1 AM

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71°

13mph

2 AM

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70°

11mph

3 AM

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70°

10mph

Summit Conditions

81°F→−6°→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

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Updated Jun 4, 3:53 PM UTC

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