03/03/2026
March is the start of Peregrine Falcon Nesting Season in Acadia National Park!
Please take note of the following hiking trails are temporarily closed until further notice:
“Jordan Cliffs Trail, Penobscot East Trail, Precipice Trail, and Valley Cove Trail are closed to protect nesting peregrine falcons.”
To provide peregrine falcons adequate space for nesting, the National Park Service temporarily closed areas including Jordan Cliffs Trail, Precipice Trail, and Valley Cove Trail in Acadia National Park until further notice starting March 1. In addition, the parking lot for the Precipice Trail will remain closed to vehicles until further notice. These annual closures protect the peregrine falcons from inadvertent human disturbance or harassment during the nesting period.
Learn more in our most recent news release: https://www.nps.gov/acad/learn/news/20260302.htm
Photo Credit: Friends of Acadia / Ashley L. Conti