Acadia National Park Issues Citations to Hikers Who Continue to Visit a Forbidden Trail

THE TRAVEL • April 5, 2025

Acadia National Parks issued several citations in recent weeks for hikers that violated the closure of the Precipice Trail. During the year, the park closes several of the trails for the peregrine falcons, who usually nest. The falcons are vulnerable to human disturbance. Not listening to the rule can lead to the falcons abandoning their next, and leaving the chicks vulnerable to starvation, along with hypothermia. As expected, visitors standby Acadia's decision to close the trail.