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Hike Trail

Laurel Trail

3.0 (1 Rating)
A 1-mile connector to the South Taconic Trail, through the Laurel.
1.1
mi
Distance
271
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
River/CreekWaterfallWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.05mi
Distance
271ft
Elevation Gain
36ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
2,091ft
High Point
1,829ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This trail branches right off Ashley Hill Trail and follows blue blazes. In a short distance, you'll have to ford Ashley Hill Brook; this can be brisk during the winter. A bit further, there's a small waterfall (to the right). The trail turns left and follows what looks like an old woods road. The trail takes a sharp right turn at the arrow sign. It crosses over another small brook, just before arriving at South Taconic Trail.

Route Conditions

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Contributors
David Smith