Champlain Mountain — Local services in Bar Harbor

Champlain Mountain’s Precipice/North Ridge loop is a thrilling 2.4 mile climb with 1,000  feet elevation gain over exposed ledges, iron rungs, ladders, and narrow trails. It’s short but intense—challenging for those comfortable with heights. The views over Bar Harbor, the ocean, and Cadillac Mountain at summit are amazing. Personally, I found the scramble so fun(but I love rock climbing), and the summit reward well worth the effort—even for a seasoned...

Easy trail to first butte. Granite blocks are laid end to end until the pitch increases, then they become steps. Inner island views are nice. Second ascent starts easy, but becomes a cairn to cairn hike over natural granite. I needed to use my hands occasionally for purchase. The view from the summit into the...

With many ways to reach the top of champlain mountain, including combining with gorham mountain. It is significantly harder than gorham mountain due to rock climbs but is do-able for basically all hikers that...