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flag Acadia National Park closed trails on March 1, 2026, to protect nesting peregrine falcons from human disturbance.

flag Acadia National Park has closed the Jordan Cliffs, Precipice, and Valley Cove trails and the Precipice Trail parking lot starting March 1, 2026, to protect nesting peregrine falcons. flag The temporary closures aim to prevent human disturbance that could cause falcons to abandon nests, risking chick survival. flag Violating the closures is a federal offense with penalties including fines or jail. flag The park will monitor the area and reopen trails when safe. flag In 2025, three falcon pairs nested nearby, with two chicks fledging; officials suspect human activity contributed to the failure of the other nests.

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