Precipice Trail Acadia National Park Hike - "The Best" - August 2010

This video provides a true indication of what the Precipice Trail is. Young children and people who are not physically strong or afraid of heights should not attempt this "non technical" climb. Make sure you check with the rangers as this trail can be closed during Peregrine Falcon breeding season. My recommendation for the decent is the newly renovated Orange and Black Trail. After you reach the summit, continue straight and pick up the trail. It is fun and much safer than backing down rungs and ladders.

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[jkagree1]

you can follow me on twitter now @jagree - i'll be tweeting from Acadia each time I head out climbing this year. peace all

[jkagree1]

check under my videos "jkagree1" to view additional Acadia hike videos.

[jkagree1]

I'll post links shortly - it always takes YouTube a few days to get the big videos processed.

[jkagree1]

Hey all, I just posted 3 new videos of great Acadia hikes if you're planning a vacation there this year. Check out my Jordan Cliffs video, Bee Hive and Canon Brook up to Cadillac Mountain. More on the way - planning another trip in May and then one in August...can't wait!!!

[jkagree1]

MrYaketysax - thanks for the compliments...I'd love to come out to the Pacific Rim and do some shooting...I'll be posting 4 other Acadia hikes and a couple from Zion...the Precipice is a blast to hike/climb and it's hard to feel that on video. Glad I captured some of it for you.

[jkagree1]

Jeph629 is it good to be cautious on the Precipice but it's not something to be afraid of. I have done it on extremely windy days and the exposed areas higher up can really get windy - I have also done it on wet days and you just have to go slower and confirm your footing. Rule of thumb on this hike - 3 points at all times - 2 feet and 1 hand on the mountain or 2 hands and 1 foot...all the time and you'll enjoy breathtaking views and a great experience.

[oldaardvark]

Narration is wrong, your video shows EXACTLY how crazy it is. Hmmm...must do.

[blather99]

Sadly for them, the falcons did not hatch this year (2011). That opened the Precipice to climbers in mid-July rather than late August as in the past decade or longer. I didn't try it this year; I am 76 years old and a bit stiff in the joints. I did climb it when I was 65 and loved the experience. Thanks for this video. It has restored my memory of that day.

[MitchelMason]

Just did this with our kids...no one had any problem whatsoever with it, but it's something that I wouldn't have done if I had known about the rungs and ladders ahead of time. We were with experience hikers who said it was nothing....!

[90MLOPEZ]

Wow this is something that I need to do :D Maine here I come

[mikebeliveau]

Two Rangers, Richard Rechholtz, and Brian(?sorry!) Came with harness and plenty of rope. They assisted me the rest of the way up. They were professional and patient. And at least, they didnt have to drag me, or anything! Thanks for the vid. Nicely done:)

[mikebeliveau]

4JULY11, I completed this trail. I am terrified of heights. Those who've done it will know the spot that beat me: right after the only actual ladder, there are more rungs. Then a reach to the right. I couldnt do it. Went back down to the previous ledge, and called the Rangers.

[PatJ61]

This is the best Youtube of Precipice out there. Thanks for making this video, so I don't have to!

[gman2858]

at 10:50 that is the part i did not like during my hike. you rely on your footing and thats it. Sounds simple enough. Isnt always the case. I like to at least have something to grab on to. typo

[gman2858]

at 14:20 that is the part i did not like during my hike. you rely on your footing and thats it. Sounds simple enough. Isnt always the case. I like to at least have something to grab on to.

[gman2858]

have hiked the precipice wall/trail many times i love it. Sucks its only open for a short season because of the perigrin falcons. i gotta give the guy taping it some credit. My first time up i crawled during a few parts.