Hiking guide and photographs for the Precipice Trail, one of the classic iron rung routes in Acadia National Park. (Joe's Guide to Acadia National Park, Joe Braun Photography).
Located just a mile north of Sand Beach, Champlain Mountain is the 6th tallest peak in Acadia National Park and the cliffs along it's east face hold some of the most impressive views of the park.
The Precipice Trail begins with a traverse of rugged talus slope. A wooden bridge and occasional iron handrail allow climbers to traverse narrow, exposed
Difficulty: Very challenging. The Precipice Trail requires fairly technical, hand-over-foot hiking. Metal rungs, rails and ladders aid hikers in the steepest sections. This trail is for experienced…
The Precipice is part of the east face of Champlain Mountain. The Precipice Trail is the most challenging and well known hiking trail in Acadia National Park with an exposed and almost vertical 1,000 foot climb.
Hiking guide and photographs for the Precipice Trail, one of the classic iron rung routes in Acadia National Park. (Joe's Guide to Acadia National Park, Joe Braun Photography).
Located just a mile north of Sand Beach, Champlain Mountain is the 6th tallest peak in Acadia National Park and the cliffs along it's east face hold some of the most impressive views of the park.
The Precipice Trail begins with a traverse of rugged talus slope. A wooden bridge and occasional iron handrail allow climbers to traverse narrow, exposed
Difficulty: Very challenging. The Precipice Trail requires fairly technical, hand-over-foot hiking. Metal rungs, rails and ladders aid hikers in the steepest sections. This trail is for experienced…
The Precipice is part of the east face of Champlain Mountain. The Precipice Trail is the most challenging and well known hiking trail in Acadia National Park with an exposed and almost vertical 1,000 foot climb.
