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A deep woods experience along the ridgecrest of the Taconic Range.


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13.3

Miles

21.4

KM

Point to Point

2,336' 712 m

High

1,536' 468 m

Low

1,503' 458 m

Up

1,605' 489 m

Down

4%

Avg Grade (3°)

16%

Max Grade (9°)

Dogs Unknown

Features Birding · Fall Colors · Lake

Description

The Taconic Skyline Trail runs in a north/south direction along the ridge of the Taconic Range. The north end has great views of Brodie Mountain and Round Mountain while the middle section passes Berry Pond, the highest pond in Massachusetts.

Throughout the length of the route, you'll find a broad range of forest types from mixed oak-hickory forest and northern hardwood forest to red spruce and balsam fir stands on the higher ridges. You'll also encounter some wet marsh areas along the sides of the trail.

The trail itself is a mix between hard-packed and some loose, rocky sections. Every so often, you'll encounter some low slabs of limestone.

Contacts

Shared By:

Tom Robson with improvements by David Smith

Trail Ratings

  3.3 from 3 votes

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in Jiminy Peak

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#508

in Massachusetts

#26,948

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Mar 30, 2019
Benjamin Granzow
Beautiful trail but tough in 2 feet of snow. 10mi — 8h 12m
Mar 29, 2019
Benjamin Granzow
Heavy snows on all the north facing mountain sides. Very slow and tough going. Beautiful trail tho. 10mi — 10h 05m
Jul 9, 2017
Jim Baur
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