Trails: The Taconic Crest Trail traces along the southwest corner of the state for about 8 miles and continues south through Massachusetts and New York, with a total length of 35 miles. The Taconic traverses eleven peaks, ranging from 2,000 to 2,400 feet in elevation. Until recently, the north end of the trail was in North Pownal, VT, but has reportedly been re-routed to North Petersburgh, New York. The trails are maintained by the Taconic Hiking Club of Troy, NY. Access fee: None Nearest town: Petersburgh, NY Trail map:Day Hiker's Guide to Vermont guidebook available from the GMC Web site:Taconic Crest Project Points of interest: Views from the peaks of several mountains, "Snow Hole" and "White Rocks" Other activities: Lodging: Bennington has several inns and other accommodations Camping: Backcountry camping Weather forecast:Bennington Tourism info:Bennington Area Chamber | Albany County (NY) Tourisn Getting to the trail: The south end of the Taconic Crest Trail is just west of the Mass/NY border near Stephentown, NY. The northern end of the trail is a few miles east of North Petersburgh, NY but can also be accessed from Route 346, just north of the trail. The trail crosses Highway 2 at Petersburgh Pass near the Mass/NY border. Map of local region:North Petersburgh, NY
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: Definately 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: Definately 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 of 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. Also 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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