Taconic State Park, State park in Columbia and Dutchess County, New York, US
Taconic State Park is a forest preserve with four separate sections in the Taconic Mountains region. The landscape features mountain ridges, lakes, hiking trails, and several swimming areas.
The area was a center of iron mining in the 1800s, with deep pits that later filled with water. This mining past is still visible at several locations throughout the park today.
The park protects a vast continuous forest area recognized for its diverse plant and animal life. Visitors can experience the importance of such protected spaces that preserve rare species in their natural setting.
The park is accessible in different ways depending on the season, with hiking trails open year-round and seasonal facilities in summer. Visitors should expect changing weather and bring sturdy footwear.
A long-distance trail runs through the park offering views of the Hudson Valley. This path runs alongside a famous long-distance hiking route and connects multiple mountain summits.
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