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Birch Brook Trail

4.0 (1 Rating)
A steadily climbing trail that connect to the Taconic Crest Trail.
1.4
mi
Distance
1,109
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
River/CreekWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.42mi
Distance
1,109ft
Elevation Gain
0ft
Elevation Loss
20%
Max Grade
2,343ft
High Point
1,234ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This trail follows sky blue blazes. It branches off the northwestern corner of the Upper Loop Trail, following along Birch Brook. It veers away from the brook and ascends steeply. It crosses over the MA/NY border, and ends at the Taconic Crest Trail. According to the sign, the Snow Hole is 1.5 miles to the right. Paper maps for this area can be found at the kiosk at the Rosenburg Center.

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Contributors
David Smith