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Precipice Trail

Acadia NP, Maine, United States
Best timeJun–Sep
Signature routePrecipice Trail
In season~72°F high
Climate
Data source

Climate

Source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

18–73°F
Fares from$369
Nearest airportBGR
CurrencyUSD
LanguageEnglish
TimezoneUTC-05:00
The route
Topographic route map for Precipice Trail
StartFinish
Elevation profile1,043 ft
0 mi151 ft low0.67 mi
1miles
1,043ft high point
328ft of climbing
Historical monthly weather

Sweet spotPeak Jun–Sep. Go in May, Oct for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightNov · 48%
WarmestJul · 73°F
WettestJan
Best windowJun–Sep
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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.
Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Iron rungs and ladders up a sheer face above the Atlantic.

Best time to visit

Aim for Jun–Sep, the 4 months that line up best.

The route

The classic way in is the Precipice Trail. Nearest airport is BGR.

Pairs well with

Bar Harbor
3 mi away
Camden
44 mi away
Mount Katahdin
113 mi away
Kennebunkport
133 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Precipice Trail?

The best time to visit Precipice Trail is June–September, in Acadia NP, Maine, United States.

Where is Precipice Trail?

Precipice Trail is in Acadia NP, Maine, United States. The nearest major airport is BGR.

What is Precipice Trail known for?

Iron rungs and ladders up a sheer face above the Atlantic.

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