Taconic Crest Trail
3 days · 48.2 mi · strenuous · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Taconic Crest Trail is known for
A 37-mile ridge walk along the Taconic Range where New York, Massachusetts, and Vermont meet, running the state-line crest over Berlin Mountain and past the Snow Hole. The trail touches all three states between Pittsfield State Forest and its northern end near NY 346. Point-to-point, typically 2-3 days.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 2,057 ft to 8,990 ft over 48.2 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 23.2 mi · 48%
- Downhill 18.7 mi · 39%
- Flat 6.0 mi · 13%
Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.
How hard is the Taconic Crest Trail?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Taconic Crest Trail scores 31/100, a relative rating across the 1,243 trails we've mapped, blending distance, elevation gain, and steepness. It is a comparison within our set, not an official rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much elevation gain is on the Taconic Crest Trail?
The Taconic Crest Trail climbs roughly 11,181 ft total — about 232 ft per mile, topping out near 2,799 ft.
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Sources & attribution
Route geometry from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 — source relation. Stats are approximate and may differ from official surveys; permit rules and conditions change — verify with the managing authority before your trip. Last reviewed July 2026.