Rudd Pond – Rail Trail North Start loop from Taconic State Park – Copake Falls Area

Rudd Pond – Rail Trail North Start loop from Taconic State Park – Copake Falls Area

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Rudd Pond – Rail Trail North Start loop from Taconic State Park – Copake Falls Area

03:06

65.6km

570m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

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Highlight • Lake

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Highlight • Lake

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