Haystack Mountain rises to 2,864 feet in the central Adirondacks. The summit offers open ledges with views across surrounding ridges — accessible by unmarked herd paths that require map work and route-finding skill.
2 mapped trails reach it — Haystack Mountain Trail (3.2 mi) and McKenzie Mountain Trail (2.5 mi). Nearby waters include McKenzie Pond and Wolf Pond.
Closest parking lots within range, ranked by walking distance. Accessibility flags come from Google verified-data; surface and capacity from OpenStreetMap. Confirm hours and seasonal closures before you go.
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