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taconic ReGion
Taconic Region
Artists have painted it, soldiers have fought for it and visitors
have marveled at it. The Taconic Region! It lies along the east side of the Hudson
River north of New York City, and is known for its spectacular views, stately mansions
and rich history.
TACONIC STATE PARK
Taconic State Park is located along 16 miles of the Taconic Mountain Range
sharing a border with Massachusetts and Connecticut. There are two camping
areas, Copake Falls in the north and Rudd Pond at the southern end of the park.
There is an extensive trail system with terrain for hikers that varies from easy to
challenging, offering spectacular views. There are plenty of activities to enjoy at
the oldest state park in the Taconic Region. Bike or stroll along the Harlem Valley
Rail Trail, hike to Bash Bish Falls, just over the Massachusetts border, or along the
South Taconic Trail up to Brace Mountain, the highest point in Dutchess County.
Visit the Iron Works Museum and learn about an iron industry established in
1845 at the Copake Iron Works National Historic District. Fresh water fishing
enthusiasts will delight in hooking native brown trout in the Bash Bish Brook
and stocked rainbow trout and other fish species in Ore Pit Pond. Campers are
welcome to participate in park wide activities including swimming, picnicking,
winter sports or row boating, canoeing, kayaking and fishing on 64-acre Rudd
Pond. The park offers tent, trailer, and RV camping as well as seasonal cabins and
year-round cabins available to reserve.
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Adirondacks
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Catskills
Central
New York State Map
Finger Lakes
Genesee
Long Island
Niagara
Palisades
Saratoga
Taconic
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