Precipice Loop via Champlain Mountain in Acadia National Park
The Precipice Loop is a highly challenging and adventurous hike, renowned for its steep, exposed cliffs and iron rungs that assist hikers in ascending the vertical face of Champlain Mountain. The climb offers dramatic views of Frenchman Bay and the surrounding landscapes, but it demands both physical stamina and a good head for heights. Due to its rugged terrain and exposure, descending the Precipice Trail is not recommended; instead, most hikers take the North Ridge Trail for a safer return route. #Hike #Forest #Nature #Sea #Atlantic #Ocean
- Distance: 4.5 Km
- Elevation gain: 359 m
- Maximum elevation: 317 m
- Elevation loss: 365 m
- Minimum elevation: 19 m
- Moving time: 1 h 32 m
- Moving speed: 2.9 Km/h
- Maximum speed: 5.6 Km/h
- Total time: 3 h 18 m
- Global speed: 1.4 Km/h
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About this GPS track
Name: Precipice Loop via Champlain Mountain in Acadia National Park GPS track, route, trail
Start: The Precipice Trail, Bar Harbor, Hancock County, Maine, United States (44.34932 -68.18799)
End: Park Loop Road, Bar Harbor, Hancock County, Maine, United States (44.34867 -68.18766)
Coordinates: 44.34847 -68.19432 44.35778 -68.18210