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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

Moderate

3.0

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

03:07

65.5km

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: March 21, 2026

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After 63.3 km for 335 m

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Parking

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13.8 km

Mill Pond

Highlight • Lake

The Mill Pond sits right at the intersection of North Under Mountain Road and Hillsdale Road/Main Street (Route 23). This small, scenic pond is in a nice place to slow …

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34.5 km

Scoville Library

Highlight • Monument

Established in 1803, it holds the distinction of being the first free, public library in the United States.
This pioneering accomplishment paved the way for public libraries across the nation.

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36.9 km

Lakeville

Highlight • Settlement

Nestled in the Litchfield Hills of Connecticut, Lakeville is a charming small town known for its scenic beauty. The town is surrounded by rolling hills, forests, and several lakes, including …

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39.6 km

Oak Hill Park

Nature Reserve

40.0 km

Ore Hill Park

Highlight • Rest Area

The name stems from the nearby Ore Hill Mine, once the last active goethite mine in Connecticut. Operating from the 18th century until 1923, the mine extracted iron ore, contributing …

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46.0 km

Rudd Pond

Highlight • Lake

Sitting directly adjacent to the road, this pond makes for an impressive sight whilst cycling alongside it. Keep your eyes peeled for the bird species that inhabit the surrounding woodland.

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63.5 km

The Ore Pit

Highlight • Lake

This pond is located in Taconic State Park and offers a nice place to cool off with a swimming area and a wading pool for young children. It's a great stopping point to rest and take in the beauty.

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65.5 km

Rail Trail North Start

Highlight • Cycleway

Started here to go south to Wassiac

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65.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.9 km

16.9 km

7.38 km

6.44 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

49.3 km

15.2 km

1.05 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

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Tuesday 26 May

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

Mill Pond

Scoville Library

Lakeville

Ore Hill Park

Rudd Pond

The Ore Pit

Rail Trail North Start

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