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Champlain Mountain
Bar Harbor, ME
Trailheads, measurements, times, distances, and maps are all approximate and relative to the hike(s) as shown below.
The Precipice Trail
Route: Precipice Trail, Champlain North Ridge Trail, Orange and Black Trail
First time on this trail for me (had been closed due to falcons during spring visits). Lives up to its reputation. Harder than any official White Mountain trail in my opinion.
Some scrambles were particularly tricky due to wet ledge, especially below the Orange and Black junction.
| Hike Ratings |
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Getting To Trailhead: |
Easy |
| Destination: |
Champlain Mountain |
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Length: |
Moderate |
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Steepness: |
Very Difficult |
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Navigation: |
Easy |
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Views: |
Excellent |
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Crowds: |
Moderate |
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| Hike Stats |
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Date Hiked: |
Wednesday, September 16, 2015 |
| Parking Elevation: |
110' |
| Destination: |
Champlain Mountain |
| Time Elapsed: |
00:50 |
| Trailhead Elevation: |
110' |
| Summit Elevation: |
1,058' |
| Vertical Gain: |
968' |
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| Hike Time Elapsed: |
01:45 |
| Hike Vertical Gain: |
1,068' |
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The Precipice Trail trailhead on Park Loop Road
The Precipice Trail
The Precipice Trail
Looking at Bar Harbor from Champlain Mountain
Directions to trailhead: Take Park Loop Road toward Sand Beach. The Precipice Trail parking area and trailhead will be on the right, prior to reaching the tollbooth. The Precipice Trail generally closed spring through mid summer due to falcons nesting.
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