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The Acadia National Park in Maine is one of the best places to get acclimated to climbing
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ACADIA NATIONAL PARK
The Acadia National Park in Maine is one of the best places to get acclimated to Climbing . There are plenty of climbing schools in the area that all know the park very well and have all of the necessary equipment to get you out on the rocks , climbing safely . The rocks and cliffs are mostly composed of granite in Acadia , and the setting is breathtaking once you are up there .
The Otter Cliffs are some of the most popular cliffs to climb , and to climb these , you ’ ll have to be considered a level 5 +, but there are training courses available that will help you achieve this . Some of the oldest climbing schools in the nation are located in the Acadia National Park area . Even if you do not make it to the Otter Cliffs , there are plenty of systems and trails to climb through , for all ages and physical abilities .