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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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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The Precipice Loop via Champlain North Ridge Trail and Schooner Head Path

United States > Maine > Hancock County > Bar Harbor

The Precipice Loop offers a thrilling yet challenging hiking experience in Acadia National Park. Hikers will enjoy sweeping views over Frenchman Bay and the surrounding coastline, with sections of the trail providing dramatic cliffside scrambles, iron rungs, and narrow ledges. As you ascend, the route unveils…

Distance: 2.8 mi • Elevation gain: 351 m • Maximum elevation: 317 m

Precipice Loop via Champlain Mountain in Acadia National Park