Champlain Mountain
The mountain rises more than 1,000 feet above the Atlantic and is a popular climb in the Park.
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Champlain Mountain Details
There are two main trailheads that provide access to the 1,058-foot summit of Champlain Mountain: the Champlain North Ridge Trail (formally known as the Bear Brook Trail) and the Champlain South Ridge Trail. Both are popular hiking routes, although the latter is a bit easier. Hikers on the Champlain North Ridge Trail will traverse exposed, pine-studded slopes and take in amazing views from Frenchman Bay to Great Head. The South Ridge Trail leads up a smooth, but steep, pink granite ledge to Champlain's summit, meandering in and out of pitch-pine forests and clumps of wild blueberry bushes.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Champlain Mountain
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0.3 mi away
The Precipice Trail
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The Precipice
Home to Acadia's population of endangered peregrine falcons.
0.3 mi away
Precipice Trail Parking Area
Believe it or not, this is a popular spot to view peregrine falcons!
0.4 mi away
Canon Brook Trail
A pre-Revolutionary War road that has been transformed into a walking path.
0.5 mi away
Dorr Mountain
A 3.3-mile strenuous loop hike for those looking for ocean and island views.
