Trails: The Taconic Crest Trail skirts along the southwest corner of the state for 8 miles but is mainly in New York. Eleven peaks are crossed, ranging in height from 2,000 to 2,400 feet in elevation. Access fee: None Nearest town: North Pownal, VT Trail map:Day Hiker's Guide to Vermont guidebook available from the GMC Web site: Points of interest: Other activities: Lodging: Bennington has several inns and other accommodations Camping: Weather forecast:Bennington Tourism info:Bennington Area Chamber Getting to the trail: The south end of the trail is just west of the Mass/NY border. The northern end of the trail is on the western side of North Pownal, VT. Map of local region:North Pownal
Trail Name: Taconic Crest Trail I have hiked there: Several I last hiked there in: May, 2003 Trails that I hiked: Taconic Crest, RRR Brooks, Sheperds Well, a few of the hollows. Favorite trails: Definatly the section to the snow hole from the petersburg pass. Its a fairly easy hike at 5.4 miles and you are rewarded with several incredible views, and at the end by a giant crevice in the ground that holds snow into late spring. Best time to go: Definatly when its dry. The bugs can get quite bad. Trail marking: Very good Trail maintenance: Very good Rating: 4 stars What I liked: If you hike the whole trail you travel through several types of forests, and there are constantly great views. One on the peaks is barren on top and you have a 360 degree view of the valleys. What I disliked: There are many interesting side trails but they are not maintained or well marked. Unless you know the area you have to stick to the main trail. Comments: The directions this site gives are vague. Their are many access points but the best starting point is the parking lot off from rt 346. Its on the right side when heading from petersburg ny, to pownal vermont. Its a steep climb to the top but easy from there. Another great spot is the parking lot at the top of the petersburg pass. Its located on Rt 2, where Mass, and NY meet. There are many trails that converge there. The one I like the best is across the road from the parking lot. Aslo has a steep start. If you need better directions or want advice email me at lastcode@pocketmail.com Submitted by: Michael Church from: Hoosick N.Y. Date submitted: May 6, 2003
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