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The Precipice Trail and Champlain North Ridge Loop Trail

  • Distance: 2.1 mi
  • Elevation gain: 303 m
  • Maximum elevation: 317 m
  • Elevation loss: 335 m
  • Minimum elevation: 30 m
  • 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: 303 m
  • Maximum elevation: 317 m
  • Elevation loss: 335 m
  • Minimum elevation: 30 m
  • 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

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Gear up for your next adventure:

🎒Multi-day Trekking Packs - Large capacity backpacks for wild camping and long-distance trails
🔋Solar Power Banks - Keep your GPS and phone charged during multi-day expeditions
🧗Locking Carabiners - Secure gear to your pack or for light technical use
🧺Ultralight Dry Bags - Organize and waterproof your gear inside your rucksack
🧤Waterproof Overmitts - Extreme weather protection for hikers and mountaineers

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