About Precipice Trail
The Precipice Trail is the most challenging hike in Acadia National Park, as well as the most challenging hike featured on this site! It as a very open, and almost entirely vertical 1,000 foot climb. This makes this trail only recommended to the most experienced and phycially prepared hikers. Additionally, if you have a fear of heights this hike is definitly not for you. However, this is one of the most beautiful hikes, and is home to an endangered species of falcon, which you may see during your climb. For experienced hikers this is one of the most exciting hikes in New Engalnd.