The South Taconic Trail is a 21.3 mi (34.3 km) hiking trail in the Taconic Mountains of southwest Massachusetts and adjacent New York . The trail extends from Shagroy Road in Millerton, New York , north along the ridgecrest of the southern Taconic Range and the border of New York and Massachusetts, and ends north of the Catamount Ski Area on Massachusetts Route 23 700 feet (210 m) east of the New York border in Egremont, Massachusetts . The Appalachian Trail , which traverses an adjacent ridgeline in the same mountain range, parallels the South Taconic Trail 3 mi (4.8 km) to the east. The trails are connected to one another via shorter trails.
20-581: The South Taconic Trail passes through the New York towns of Millerton and Copake and the Massachusetts towns of Mount Washington and Egremont. it passes through Taconic State Park , Mount Washington State Forest , and Bash Bish Falls State Park . The trail, marked with white blazes, follows a series of high, open summits and ridgeline overlooking the Hudson River Valley to the west. Overnight camping
40-545: A 40-foot (12 m) deep swimming pond. Copake is home to a handful of summer camps for adults and children and filled with other activities to do in the summer, such as swimming, hiking, biking, and water skiing. In the winter, residents and tourists can visit nearby ski mountains, such as Catamount Ski Area . According to the United States Census Bureau , the town has a total area of 42.0 square miles (108.9 km ), of which 40.8 square miles (105.6 km )
60-470: A Homestead Act to develop the western land. It became part of the Republican Party platform and was important in the election of Abraham Lincoln in 1860. The town of Copake was formed in 1824 by splitting it from the town of Granger that was renamed Taghkanic . An early industry was iron mining and smelting . In Taconic State Park adjacent to Copake Falls is the "Ore Pit", a former iron mine, now
80-472: Is thrust faulted metamorphic rock over younger sedimentary rock . Features along the route include the summits of Brace Mountain , Alander Mountain , Sunset Rocks, Mount Fray , and perhaps Massachusetts' most famous waterfall, Bash Bish Falls . In 2015, the South Taconic Trail Extension was completed, a six-mile section of trail that connects Brace Mountain to Rudd Pond State Park to
100-484: Is a town in Columbia County , New York , United States. The town is in the south-central part of the county. The population was 1,231, at the 2020 US census, down from 1,310 at the 2010 census. "Taghkanic" is an older spelling of " Taconic ". Settlement began before 1700, while the region was part of Livingston Manor . The town was formed from the town of Livingston in 1803 as the town of Granger. According to
120-1014: Is allowed on the trail at designated locations on Alander Mountain and at the Copake Falls Campground in Taconic State Park. The trail is maintained by the Berkshire Chapter of the Appalachian Mountain Club , the mid-Hudson chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club , the New York - New Jersey Trail Conference , and the Sierra Club . Forest types of the South Taconic Trail are mixed oak-hickory forest and northern hardwood forest with microclimate summit balds and alkaline -loving plant communities. The geology
140-482: Is easily accessible from New York City via the Taconic State Parkway or NYS Route 22 and is a popular destination for second-home owners escaping busy Manhattan . Metro-North Railroad is also located approximately 20 minutes south of the town, with service to and from Grand Central Terminal . The eastern town line is the border of Berkshire County, Massachusetts . Copake is located sixteen miles from
160-467: Is land and 1.3 square miles (3.3 km ), or 3.04%, is water. The largest water body is Copake Lake, touching the western border of the town, but several other lakes and ponds occupy the central and southwestern parts of the town. The Roeliff Jansen Kill flows through the center of the town, and Taghkanic Creek crosses the northwestern corner; both waterways lead west to the Hudson River . The town
180-637: Is now Massachusetts . The first lease given by Livingston in Copake was for about 85 acres (340,000 m ) in 1687, to Matthews Abraham Van Deusen. Because New England claimed ownership west to the Hudson River , a border dispute broke out. The Massachusetts Bay Colony laid out three townships west of the Taconic Mountains in 1755. Most of the present town of Copake was in one of the townships. New settlers were given 100 acres (0.40 km ) free, and some of Livingston's tenants refused to pay rent. The border
200-571: Is on the eastern border of the county. Taconic State Park is along the eastern edge of the town. Copake was part of the 1686 Taconic Grant to Robert Livingston , for approximately 400 acres (1.6 km ) of good land and 2,200 acres (8.9 km ) of woodland. After it was purchased from the Indians, it turned out to be 160,000 acres (650 km ), and he established the English-style Livingston Manor. The manor extended well into what
220-426: The United States Census Bureau , the town has a total area of 40.2 square miles (104.0 km ), of which 40.0 square miles (103.5 km ) is land and 0.15 square miles (0.4 km ), or 0.41%, is water. The town shares its name with Taghkanic Creek , a tributary of Claverack Creek , which runs through the town in a U shape from the northeastern corner to the northwestern corner. The town also shares its name with
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#1732899088719240-498: The South. 42°02′39″N 73°29′33″W / 42.04417°N 73.49250°W / 42.04417; -73.49250 Copake, New York Copake is a town in Columbia County , New York , United States. The population was 3,346 at the 2020 US census, down from 3,615 at the 2010 census. The town derives its name from a lake, which was known to the natives as Cook-pake , or Ack-kook-peek , meaning "Snake Pond". Copake
260-476: The Taghkanic or Taconic Mountains in the eastern section of the township. The Taconic State Parkway passes through the town. As of the census of 2000, there were 1,118 people, 461 households, and 325 families residing in the town. The population density was 27.9 inhabitants per square mile (10.8/km ). There were 713 housing units at an average density of 17.8 per square mile (6.9/km ). The racial makeup of
280-407: The average family size was 2.89. In the town, the population was spread out, with 21.4% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 28.1% from 25 to 44, 26.2% from 45 to 64, and 18.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.5 males. The median income for a household in the town
300-409: The population. There were 1,280 households, out of which 27.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.3% were married couples living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.1% were non-families. 25.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and
320-549: The small Massachusetts town, Great Barrington. As of the census of 2000, there were 3,278 people, 1,280 households, and 869 families residing in the town. The population density was 80.0 inhabitants per square mile (30.9/km ). There were 2,185 housing units at an average density of 53.3 per square mile (20.6/km ). The racial makeup of the town was 96.55% White , 0.70% African American , 0.46% Native American , 0.12% Asian , 0.58% from other races , and 1.59% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.29% of
340-539: The town was 98.48% white , 0.63% African American , 0.18% Native American , 0.09% Asian , 0.09% from other races , and 0.54% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.07% of the population. There were 461 households, out of which 24.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.7% were married couples living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.5% were non-families. 23.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.1% had someone living alone who
360-527: Was $ 42,261, and the median income for a family was $ 46,544. Males had a median income of $ 32,004 versus $ 25,341 for females. The per capita income for the town was $ 23,088. About 6.5% of families and 8.1% of the population were below the poverty line , including 11.8% of those under age 18 and 4.5% of those age 65 or over. 42°06′12″N 73°33′00″W / 42.10333°N 73.55000°W / 42.10333; -73.55000 Taghkanic, New York Taghkanic ( / t ə ˈ k ɑː n ɪ k / )
380-454: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.82. In the town, the population was spread out, with 20.8% under the age of 18, 3.8% from 18 to 24, 25.8% from 25 to 44, 30.8% from 45 to 64, and 19.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.7 males. The median income for
400-670: Was settled in 1757 by the Lords Commissioners of Trade in London. Farmers west of the border continued to protest, however. In 1844, a rally organized by the Taconic Mutual Association took place in the center of the hamlet. After the rally, the arrest of several of the leaders sparked wider protests. Eventually the Anti-Rent Party was formed in New York state, and New York instituted land reform. The Anti-Rent Party called for
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