Otter Cliff
Bar Harbor, Maine
| Address: | Otter Cliff, Bar Harbor, ME 04609, USA |
| GPS: |
44°18'38.4"N 68°11'20.5"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Maine |
National Park
Rock Climb
Otter Cliff is the most popular spot to go rock climbing in Acadia National Park. There are several dozen different routes with varying levels of difficulty which climbers can choose from. Be aware, guided climbing companies take over many of the popular routes during peak season, so head out early to get a good spot. The anchors for the different climbs are all steel bars pounded into the cliff face.
What makes this area so unique is that it offers great sea cliff climbing which is difficult to find in most places. Most of the routes have to be top ropped or rappelled down to. Be careful of high tide as this time usually covers many of the route starting places will end up underwater. The routes at Otter Cliff are about 60 ft sea cliffs, in which most people will do crack and face climbing. With a variety of routes available, the most difficult routes are about a 5.12.
More Information
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Bar Harbor, Maine
- Head north on Compass Harbor Ln toward Albert Meadow (141 ft)
- Turn left onto Albert Meadow (102 ft)
- Turn left onto ME-3 E/Main StContinue to follow ME-3 E(3.8 mi)
- Turn left onto Otter Cliff Rd (1.9 mi)
- Turn right onto Park Loop RdMay be closed at certain times or days(0.3 mi)
- Turn leftMay be closed at certain times or daysDestination will be on the left(233 ft)
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