Taconic Trail (NY 2 Changes Since 1898
You can see how the Taconic Trail (NY 2) became somewhat longer and more curvey as it became a developed highway, to help reduce the steepness of the grade over the mountains.
Why ads? π€ / Privacy Policy π³
You can see how the Taconic Trail (NY 2) became somewhat longer and more curvey as it became a developed highway, to help reduce the steepness of the grade over the mountains.
An interactive map showing the trails around the White Rocks area of the Taconic Ridge State Forest.
The Taconic Trail (NY Route 2) winding up it's way over the Taconic Crest into Massachusetts. The south-west corner of Vermont is in the upper west corner of this image - you can add state lines to see in greater detail. I've always kind of liked that little run-down homestead up in the shadow of the mountain as you start to climb this rather rough road. Much of the wild land in his photo is either the Taconic Ridge State Forest or the lands of Williams College.
Where I hiked in the Pittsfield State Forest today.
Trail to scenic overlooks above North Adams and the Taconics. Trail ends at the Appalachian Trail on East Mountain.