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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. #Hiking #Forest #Nature #Sea #Atlantic #Ocean
- Distance: 2.8 mi
- Elevation gain: 1,178 ft
- Maximum elevation: 1,040 ft
- Elevation loss: 1,198 ft
- Minimum elevation: 62 ft
- Moving time: 1 h 32 m
- Moving speed: 1.8 mph
- Maximum speed: 3.5 mph
- Total time: 3 h 18 m
- Global speed: 0.9 mph
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Trail profile
- Distance: 2.8 mi
- Elevation gain: 1,178 ft
- Maximum elevation: 1,040 ft
- Elevation loss: 1,198 ft
- Minimum elevation: 62 ft
- Moving time: 1 h 32 m
- Moving speed: 1.8 mph
- Maximum speed: 3.5 mph
- Total time: 3 h 18 m
- Global speed: 0.9 mph
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About this trail
Name: Precipice Loop via Champlain Mountain in Acadia National Park trail, distance, elevation, map, profile, GPS track
Start: Park Loop Road, 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
Topography: Hancock County topographic map, elevation, terrain
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