Precipice Trail Acadia Highlights w/ a fear of heights and bad knees 9/2015

[@t80mitchell]

During the summer the falcons nest and the trail is CLOSED. Be certain to check with the park service ahead of your trip planning so you won't be disappointed.

[@kristensolorio5342]

We just completed this trail today!! Wow! It was exhausting but what an accomplishment!! We watched your videos several times to help us plan ahead! Thank you!!!

[@PindysFlix]

This is the best Precipice Trail video on KZbin. I know that physically I could do it but mentally: nope. I’m out. I’d fall off just from fright. Back in the 60’s my parents climbed it on their honeymoon having no idea what they were getting in to. Makes for a funny story still today 😅

[@indianamerican7483]

Kudos to you my friend! I have the same problem. Going to Acadia next week. That 10 feet without anything to hold on to is what sealed the deal for me. Won’t be doing it😢.

[@TrustGod-l6j]

Your honey was owning that trail 👣 Bravo to you both 👏 👏👏👏👏

[@martinedematteo2993]

Thank you for this video - super helpful to see what this actually looks/feels like!

[@marylandaerialvideo9977]

Talk about a magnificent scenic view with understandable nerves on end, at a certain point. Great video! Awesome job.

[@Travelwithchris]

Doing that trail tomorrow! Awesomely video! I'm loving Acadia so much!

[@tidesox2828]

Think I'll pass. Thanks for saving me from some embarrassment. I could not do this trail.

[@mohamedfawzy5453]

Just did the hike/climb today, thanks for sharing the experience to set my expectations. Awesome one!

[@thinkinoutloud.1]

Wow, what beautiful views from the top. How exciting to climb it, and like a pro too. Thank you for sharing this mountain with us. Yay!👌

[@BasicallySteve23]

As someone with a huge fear of heights, I understand that this was no easy feat. Power to you man, I only hope to be able to conquer my own fears so gracefully. A truly beautiful landscape though.

[@wickedawesomehats]

Oh. My. God. My wife and I are attempting this in two weeks. My palms were literally sweating throughout this whole video 🤣.

[@bob-jo5gd]

I've climbed Mount Washington three times but I can't imagine doing this climb, I don't know if my nerves would get the best of me. Thank you for this amazing video.

[@bbarbiebean]

Congratulations! I have a fear of heights and there is NO way I could do that hike. I love Acadia , though. Beautiful park.

[@nmmccrea]

My favorite trail in Acadia

[@marciareeves2179]

I think y'all did a good job working together. Pretty trail.

[@hstickmin9728]

Me: I don’t like roller coasters they are scary Also me: I’ll climb up this dangerous mountain for fun

[@jacobplays7572]

That was amazing, Mike! I don't think I would have had the nerve to do it. Heights and me don't get along.

[@t80mitchell]

I don't know if you heard my voice tremble after 23:30 - I was loving it and fearful at the same time. Most people probably treat it like nothing, but my fear won't allow that.

[@davidmcmahon5809]

Best Precipice Trail video I’ve seen! Well done! I kind of want to do this when I travel to Acadia this coming October, but as a solo hiker, I’m concerned that isn’t such a smart thing to do in case of injury. What would be your thoughts?

[@t80mitchell]

You won't be alone. This isn't a wilderness type trail with nobody in sight. It is quite popular and short enough where you'll encounter people.

[@davidmcmahon5809]

@@t80mitchell OK thank you for that.

[@breadandcircus1]

That's amazing. I went there, looked up vertical cliffs and decided i could not climb it

[@tammyal6855]

Thanks for an amazing video!

[@ponyrang]

My best friend, You Great Good... !!! I wish you every day of your development. Best Relaxing +thumb up3!

[@angelrey646]

amazing video

[@amyrebbe4689]

I see that your video is 39:46. Is that about average time for this climb or did you edit some out? Either way, kudos for doing it!

[@t80mitchell]

Some of the boulder scramble is edited out. Of course it excludes the hike down. Some people are up in under 30 minutes without it being busy, some take an hour.

[@oscarmolinaoutdooradventur1648]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@papi2nv973]

great video!

[@2008israelramos]

Would you consider this trail scarier than Beehive? I did Beehive and it was pretty scary to me.

[@t80mitchell]

I actually felt the same about the Beehive. Most of the Precipice I believe the focus was on the ladders and rails. There were only a couple locations I was anxious about. If you did the Beehive I'm confident you can do the Precipice with maybe a tad more anxiety.

[@Nuttyirishman85]

How much fart damage in the long run?

[@scottbranson7872]

How tall is your wife? My gf is not sure how able she might be to do it with some the ring ladder sections.

[@t80mitchell]

She is 5'4. The only challenge she had was the "test" near the beginning. I gave her a little push. The rest was not as difficult.

[@palveald]

How long did take you to the top?

[@t80mitchell]

Our pace put it at 50-60 minutes going up. We detoured coming down the back so over two hours total. Some do it much faster.

[@palveald]

@@t80mitchell thanks!!!

[@Londoncockney]

How did the dog get up ?

[@t80mitchell]

There is a back side trail which is dog doable for a healthy animal. Typically humans go down the back trail as well.

[@Londoncockney]

@@t80mitchell this is exactly what I wanted to hear, I don't have a dog, but I did want to knwo how to get down, other than the way we would get up lol.

[@Sara-yf2bn]

how was the hike down, any more rungs?

[@t80mitchell]

Sorry for the delay, I was actually on another vacation! The climb up should be treated as one-way. The trail down is off the backside and depending on which way you go shouldn't have any rungs. Down is a walking trail.

[@Sara-yf2bn]

Thank you! im going there in Sep :)

[@missystephenson8806]

35:34 is that a sun halo?

[@t80mitchell]

Most likely from the gopro lens.

[@smoothassmooth]

that's not fun at all that's torture and hell.

[@freesoul1825]

I saw the video...your wife has clearly some movement problem (not to be mean but is just the truth)...now the hike at the end was not so difficult and thats good but the test was not passed and that needed at least some consideration about the continuing...i dont know your channel but my idvise is not to bring your wife into climbing route also considering the fact that descending is always more demanding than climbing up and what looks easy then become a problem.

[@t80mitchell]

She actually passed the test. I was near in case there was a concern, but she refused my assistance as you can see in the video.

[@t80mitchell]

Unless you are concerned about her bowel movements? I'm not certain how you'd know. ;) 😆 LOL

[@freesoul1825]

@@t80mitchell im not totally sure she passed the test 😅 in any case looks like the test was the most difficult part and thats good america do seriously care about hikers 🤣🙄 in switzerland they dont provide tests and relations are how to say...not particularly relayable 😅

[@t80mitchell]

@@freesoul1825 Normally in the USA 🇺🇸 there aren't tests either. We allow people to be idiotic. 😆

[@t80mitchell]

Have you heard of the Darwin Awards?