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Hike Trail

Phelps Trail

4.0 (1 Rating)
This trail rises from Oblong Road up to the Taconic Crest Trail.
1.4
mi
Distance
1,327
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
ViewsWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.42mi
Distance
1,327ft
Elevation Gain
0ft
Elevation Loss
20%
Max Grade
2,453ft
High Point
1,126ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This trail follows blue blazes. It starts from the parking area off Oblong Road and ascends moderately. It climbs up to the ridge over a series of switchbacks. It travels along a ridgeline to the Taconic Ridge. Taking a right, along the TCT, will take you to Berlin Mountain. A 5-mile loop can be made by taking a left on the TCT, then a left on the Mills Hollow Trail.

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Contributors
David Smith