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The Precipice Trail and Champlain North Ridge Loop Trail

  • Distance: 2.1 mi
  • Elevation gain: 994 ft
  • Maximum elevation: 1,040 ft
  • Elevation loss: 1,099 ft
  • Minimum elevation: 98 ft
  • Moving time: 1 h 25 m
  • Moving speed: 1.5 mph
  • Maximum speed: 9.9 mph
  • Total time: 2 h 50 m
  • Global speed: 0.7 mph

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Trail profile

  • Distance: 2.1 mi
  • Elevation gain: 994 ft
  • Maximum elevation: 1,040 ft
  • Elevation loss: 1,099 ft
  • Minimum elevation: 98 ft
  • Moving time: 1 h 25 m
  • Moving speed: 1.5 mph
  • Maximum speed: 9.9 mph
  • Total time: 2 h 50 m
  • Global speed: 0.7 mph

About this trail

Name: The Precipice Trail and Champlain North Ridge Loop Trail trail, distance, elevation, map, profile, GPS track

Start: The Precipice Trail, Bar Harbor, Hancock County, Maine, United States (44.34923 -68.18906)

End: Park Loop Road, Bar Harbor, Hancock County, Maine, United States (44.34972 -68.18800)

Coordinates: 44.34923 -68.19429 44.35777 -68.18772

Topography: Hancock County topographic map, elevation, terrain

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Gear up for your next adventure:

🥾Hiking Shoes - Durable and comfortable shoes for trail hiking
📚Navigation Handbooks - Master the art of reading topographic maps and using a compass
🪶Trail Camera - Capture wildlife on your hikes
😴Insulated Sleeping Pads - Compact and warm pads for high-elevation camping
🪶LED Camping Lantern - Bright lantern for camp lighting

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