OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT SOURCES ONLYTHE STATE & NATION RELEASE ARCHIVE
THE GOVERNMENT NEWS DESK

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE · news

Temporary closures for peregrine falcon nesting in Acadia National Park

March 2, 2026 · Source: National Park Service

Peregrine Falcon soars in the sky. Background is blurry, bird is in focus.
Image supplied by the National Park Service. View the original image and credit

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.

Read the official NPS source

What Travelers Need to Know

Check the affected roads, trails or facilities and the dates in the official notice. Plan an alternate route or activity if your itinerary uses the affected area.

Dates and operating conditions can change after publication. Check the park’s official visitor information for your travel date.

Traveler guidance by State & Nation Staff Writer.

Destinations

Related state Travel pages