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Haystack Brook Trail

A measured passage through Adirondack backcountry, this 2.6-kilometer route follows a course marked by red disk blazes and maintained by the NYSDEC. The trail is reported to trace terrain near its namesake watercourse, offering hikers a relatively brief excursion into forested country. Those seeking a modest woodland walk rather than a summit expedition will find the distance and character well suited to a morning or afternoon outing.

§ Overview

Haystack Brook Trail runs 1.6 miles (2.6 km) with about 42 feet of elevation gain — an easy hike, nearly level throughout, about 50 minutes on the trail. NYSDEC maintains the route.

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Length
1.6 mi
Elevation gain
42 ft
Difficulty · est.
Easy
Book time
50 min
§ Before you go
  • NYSDECOperator
  • lwnNetwork
From OpenStreetMap. Surface + access tags vary by trail.
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Elevation profile
Max 4,072 ftMin 2,933 ftNet gain 42 ft
4,072 ft2,933 ft0 mi0.4 mi0.8 mi1.2 mi1.6 mi
§ Nearby parking

40 parking areas

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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§ Closest essentials

Nearest, each within 25 miles

Coffee
Old Mountain Coffee Company
7.7 mi away
Restaurant
Noon Mark Diner
7.7 mi away
General store
East Branch Organics
11.3 mi away
Shelter
Panther Gorge Lean-To
1.2 mi away
§ Nearby Points of Interest
Peaks (12)
Lakes & ponds (46)
Trails (24)
Shelters (1)
  • Johns Brook Lodge3.9 mi
Lean-tos (88)
  • Panther Gorge Lean-To1.2 mi
  • Panther Gorge Leanto1.2 mi
  • Slant Rock Lean-To1.4 mi
  • Slant Rock Lean-to1.6 mi
  • Bushnell Falls Lean-to #22.5 mi
  • Bushnell Falls #2 Lean-To2.7 mi
  • Bushnell Falls #1 Lean-To2.8 mi
  • Bushnell Falls Lean-to #12.8 mi
Primitive campsites (183)
  • Sno-bird0.8 mi
  • Unnamed campsite1.2 mi
  • Unnamed campsite1.5 mi
  • Unnamed campsite1.5 mi
  • Unnamed campsite1.6 mi
  • Unnamed campsite2.7 mi
  • Unnamed campsite2.8 mi
  • Camping site3.1 mi
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