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OSM map layer · LineString
42.07, -73.50 · rel 11160927
42.07, -73.50 · rel 11160927
South Taconic Trail
30,0 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
New York · 42.07°N ·
73.50°W
30,0km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
20
views
3
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
3× viewpoint
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 12 points along the route
What will you encounter?
9× summit
3× viewpoint
Thorpe Mountain
summit ·
467 m off route
21,3 km
71%
Alander Mountain
summit ·
on the route
29,7 km
99%
Bash Bish Mountain
summit ·
on the route
29,7 km
99%
Brace Mountain
summit ·
on the route
29,7 km
99%
Prospect Hill
summit ·
on the route
29,7 km
99%
Sunset Rock
summit ·
on the route
29,7 km
99%
South Brace Mountain
summit ·
48 m off route
29,7 km
99%
Sunset Rock
viewpoint ·
90 m off route
29,7 km
99%
Taconic View
viewpoint ·
112 m off route
29,7 km
99%
Mount Fray
summit ·
198 m off route
29,7 km
99%
Dugway Hill
summit ·
397 m off route
29,7 km
99%
Bash Bish Falls Viewpoint
viewpoint ·
495 m off route
29,7 km
99%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
South Taconic Trail is 30.0 km long.
At an average walking pace, South Taconic Trail takes approximately 7h 29min to complete.
No, South Taconic Trail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
South Taconic Trail starts near coordinates 41.9745, -73.4945.
South Taconic Trail is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.