The Taconic Loop is a recently-estalished route that consists of the entirety of the South Taconic Trail & a section of the AT between Jug End Rd(MA) & Undermountain Rd(CT). Current estimates put the length of the route at 45+miles & the vertical gain close to 8000'. Road connectors link the two trail segments & make up ~20% of the route:
South: osm.org/go/Zc~Pulq
North: osm.org/go/Zc~1MZX
This route has had some variations & discussion of the best combination of trails. We preserve the discussion from our old website here. The FKT progression is also documented.
Tim B (6/30/2016):
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