The Precipice - Rock Climb near Bar Harbor, Maine
Acadia National Park, Maine, USA,Bar Harbor,Maine
44.3494093601559, -68.18791151046753
2.8 miles S of Bar Harbor, Maine
Address: Acadia National Park, Maine, USA
GPS: 44°20'57.9"N 68°11'16.5"W
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State: Maine

National Park

Rock Climb

The Precipice is another popular climbing spot in Acadia National Park. Unlike Otter Cliffs, this spot is on the south side of Champlain Mountain and includes a 200 ft crag as well as other excellent climbing routes. Most of the routes range in difficulty from a 5.6 to 5.12a/b. The top of the climbs give climbers a spectacular view of the Atlantic Ocean. Most of the climbs do not have many permanent bolts and so additional precautions must be taken, climbers are usually good if they bring along different cams to aid in the climb. 

Overall this climbing spot has many routes aimed at the more experienced climber. Some of the routes have multiple pitches, thin cracks, and good corners to work with. Many there are several climbing companies found locally that take people out to this area to climb, so get in early to make sure that the desired routes to climb are still available. 

 

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  1. Plan Ahead and Prepare
  2. Travel & camp on durable surfaces
  3. Dispose of waste properly
  4. Leave what you find
  5. Minimize campfire impacts
  6. Respect wildlife
  7. Be considerate of other visitors

Directions

From Bar Harbor, Maine

  1. Head north on Compass Harbor Ln toward Albert Meadow (141 ft)
  2. Turn left onto Albert Meadow (102 ft)
  3. Turn left onto ME-3 E/Main St (2.1 mi)
  4. Turn right onto Sieur de Monts Rd (0.2 mi)
  5. Turn right onto Ocean Dr/Park Loop Rd
    May be closed at certain times or days
    (1.8 mi)
  6. Slight right (203 ft)
or

Directions to the Precipice: From Bangor, Maine, take Rt. 1A to Ellsworth and then Rt. 3 to Mount Desert Island. Once on the island, head towards Town Hill on Rt. 198. Continue on Rt. 198 until you reach a junction with Rt. 233, at which you’ll need to take a left. From Rt. 233 take a left to enter Acadia National Park. Take the park loop road past the Precipice Trailhead parking. The trailhead to the crag is approximately 100 meters past the trailhead parking. You can park on the right side of the two-lane one-way road. You’ll know you are on the right approach trail when you see the climber sign-in box. Continue on the trail until you reach a small cliff, where you need to head left across the talus field to the base of the crag.Courtesy of mountainproject.com

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