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Massachusetts
Taconic Crest Trail
36.0 mi
Distance
9,071 ft
Gain
15h 38m
Time
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 36.0 mi
- Elevation gain
- 9,071 ft
- Elevation loss
- 4,471 ft
- Highest point
- 2,798 ft
- Lowest point
- 528 ft
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- Bikes
- no
About this trail
The Taconic Crest Trail is a challenging 36-mile point-to-point traverse along the ridgeline of the Taconic Mountains in western Massachusetts, offering expansive views and a true backcountry experience. This high-elevation route traverses multiple peaks with significant elevation changes, passing through diverse forest types and alpine meadows characteristic of the region's dramatic topography. The trail demands strong fitness and navigation skills, rewarding hikers with remote wilderness and panoramic vistas across the Berkshires and beyond.
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