Haystack Mountain stands at 2,329 feet in the southern Adirondacks. A short, steep climb rewards with open ledges and views over the Sacandaga River valley — accessible year-round from Route 8.
Nearby waters include Lake Chartreuse and Hamilton Lake.
Free, takes thirty seconds. Yours forever.
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