Taconic State Park is located along 11 miles of border separating New York State from Massachusetts and Connecticut. Two developed areas, Copake Falls and Rudd Pond, offer an extensive trail system that provides challenging terrain and spectacular views. The Copake Falls Area, in addition to campsites, has cabins, picnic and playground areas. Pit Pond, located in the park, has a beach and adjacent wading pond. The pond and Bash Bish Brook are favorite places for trout fishing. The park also has extensive hiking, biking and nature trails, as well as cross-country ski and snowmobile trails for winter recreation. The Copake Falls Area also offers an iron industry museum. East of Route 22 on County Route 44 in Columbia County.
Location:
Valley View Road, Copake Falls New York 12517
Telephone
518-329-3993
Other New York State Parks nearby:
(Pleasant Valley) James Baird State Park
(Ancram) Lake Taghkanic State Park
(Staatsburg) Margaret Lewis Norrie State Park
(Fultonham) Max V. Shaul State Park
(North Blenheim) Mine Kill State Park
(Staatsburg) Ogden Mills & Ruth Mills State Park
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04/19 Coming to The Copake Falls area
Hebron Maple Festival Hebron CT March16-17 Each year thousands of people come from miles around to enjoy and experience the weekend of maple related events.
Connecticut Sheep, Wool and Fiber Festival Vernon CT April27 The festival, started in 1909 by the CT Sheep Breeders Association, as a program ""to promote the keeping of sheep in Connecticut"", has evolved and expanded into a premier sheep and fiber festival by providing exhibits, demonstrations and over 60 vendors from the sheep, wool and fiber arena.
Connecticut Sheep and Wool Festival vernon CT April27 The festival started in 1909 by the CT Sheep Breeders Association as a program “to promote the keeping of sheep in Connecticut” has evolved and expanded into a premier sheep and fiber festival.
Contemporary Art Fair Connecticut Norwalk CT April27-28 Modeled after our two sucessful NYC shows at the Javits Center. Each of the two shows will have approximately 100 exhibitors.
World's Largest Pancake Breakfast Springfield MA May11 Main Street in Downtown Springfield is turned into the largest pancake breakfast anywhere!
Massachusetts Sheep and Woolcraft Cummington MA May25-26 All Massachusetts sheep producers and woolcraft enthusiasts are invited to participate in this event. Camping is available on the grounds for vendors and exhibitors.
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