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Gems in Taconic State Park - 1

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gem Favorite The approach to Brace Mountain Summit, the highest elevation in Duchess County, NY.

Brace Mountain Summit

(2) Boston…, NY

Recommended Routes in Taconic State Park - 2

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Favorite Falls at the intersection of Quarry Hill and South Taconic Trail.
Difficult

Brace Mountain Out-and-Back

3.9 mi 6.3 km 1,445' Up 440.51 m Up 1,445' Down 440.56 m Down

Boston…, NY
Favorite Sunset at Sunset Rock.
Intermediate/Difficult

Sunset Rock

3.8 mi 6.1 km 1,052' Up 320.51 m Up 1,051' Down 320.32 m Down

Boston…, NY

Taconic State Park Hiking

  • 12 Miles 19 Kilometers of Trail
  • 2 Recommended Routes
  • 1 Gem Gems
  • 3 Easy Trails Easy Trails
  • 11 Intermediate Trails Intermediate Trails
  • 2 Difficult Trails Difficult Trails
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Trails in Taconic State Park - 14

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0.8 mi 1.3 km #1Quarry Hill Trail
Very Difficult
Boston Corner, NY
Very Difficult
Boston Corner, NY
0.8 mi 1.2 km #2Bash Bish Falls Trail
Easy/Intermediate
Boston Corner, NY
Easy/Intermediate
Boston Corner, NY
1.4 mi 2.2 km #3Cedar Brook (Blue) Trail
Intermediate
Boston Corner, NY
Intermediate
Boston Corner, NY
1.7 mi 2.7 km #4Gray Birch (Yellow) Trail
Easy/Intermediate
Boston Corner, NY
Easy/Intermediate
Boston Corner, NY
1.3 mi 2.0 km #5Wood Thrush (Blue) Trail
Easy/Intermediate
Boston Corner, NY
Easy/Intermediate
Boston Corner, NY
0.5 mi 0.8 km #6Ore Pit Pond (Orange) Trail
Easy
Boston Corner, NY
Easy
Boston Corner, NY
0.4 mi 0.6 km #7Iron Works Heritage Trail
Easy/Intermediate
Boston Corner, NY
Easy/Intermediate
Boston Corner, NY
0.3 mi 0.5 km #8Sunset Rock Trail
Intermediate
Boston Corner, NY
Intermediate
Boston Corner, NY
1.1 mi 1.8 km #9Robert Brook Trail
Intermediate/Difficult
Boston Corner, NY
Intermediate/Difficult
Boston Corner, NY
0.8 mi 1.3 km #10CCC Loop
Intermediate
Boston Corner, NY
Intermediate
Boston Corner, NY
1.5 mi 2.4 km #11Alander Brook Trail
Intermediate/Difficult
Boston Corner, NY
Intermediate/Difficult
Boston Corner, NY
0.7 mi 1.1 km #12Rudd Pond Trail
Intermediate
Boston Corner, NY
Intermediate
Boston Corner, NY

Photos of Taconic State Park - 20

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Winter backpacking at Alander Mountain.
Apr 22, 2015 near Sheffield, MA
There's no better time on the South Taconic Trail than deep in the heart of Autumn.
Oct 20, 2017 near Boston…, NY
The approach to Brace Mountain Summit, the highest elevation in Duchess County, NY.
Oct 20, 2017 near Boston…, NY
Harlem Valley Overlook
Jul 8, 2019 near Boston…, NY
Sunset at Sunset Rock.
Nov 30, 2020 near Boston…, NY
Sunset through the trees.
Nov 30, 2020 near Boston…, NY
Robert Brook Falls
Dec 27, 2020 near Boston…, NY
Falls at the intersection of Quarry Hill and South Taconic Trail.
Apr 5, 2021 near Boston…, NY