One Of The Best Hikes In America, Completing The Precipice Trail In Maine Is An Accomplishment

Maine is full of fantastic hikes ranging from simple and flat to technical and almost entirely uphill. Each one has its benefits and choosing the perfect trail is no easy feat. Especially when there are so many great options. We always recommend that people try to get as much outdoor time as they can, but the trail we’re featuring today is definitely a challenge. If you’re up for it, you’ll be rewarded with incredible views and a sense of accomplishment that can’t be matched.

Champlain Mountain rises 1,054-feet above Acadia National Park, making it Maine's 6th highest peak.

There are a few different ways to reach the summit, but the Precipice Trail is arguably the most interesting!

The 1.4-mile out and back route has a total elevation gain of about 915 feet, which isn't the largest. But this hike is definitely challenging in its technicality.

Almost all of the trail is exposed and much of it has large boulders that hikers need to make their way over.

As the hike gets higher, the uphill section becomes more pronounced.

Near the summit, hikers are required to navigate iron aides to pull themselves up as if on a ladder.

This might seem easy but add the fact that you can see for miles from this section of the hike and you're facing a whole different situation! Be sure to read all available signage before you head up so you can be sure you're up for the challenge.

And if you are, you'll be rewarded with some of the most incredible views in Acadia National Park. Looking out over the water you'll see the islands dotting the coast, along with trees leading all the way out from the mountain.

This hike is not for those who have a fear of heights, but if you can muster the bravery it will be one of the greatest Maine hiking accomplishments you can have!

The Precipice Trail is considered a technical hike and should only be attempted by those with ample hiking experience. If you choose to do it, be sure to let friends and family know where you’ll be and when you expect to be back. Avoid hiking the trail in inclement weather. You can learn more about it by visiting this page on alltrails.com.

If you love being outside we’ve got tons of great inspiration! Here are 10 incredible hikes under 5 miles everyone in Maine should take.

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