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Haystack Trail

A short path through Adirondack woodland, this trail offers a brief but genuine encounter with the region's forested terrain. At just under a kilometer in length, it forms part of the local trail network and is reported to provide an accessible introduction to the area's characteristic landscape. The route's modest distance makes it suitable for those seeking a quick immersion in the mountains without committing to a longer trek, though conditions and difficulty can vary with season and weather.

Length
0.5 mi
Operator
Network
lwn
Difficulty
Not rated
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Elevation profile
Max 4,908 ftMin 4,478 ftNet gain 180 ft
4,908 ft4,478 ft0 mi0.1 mi0.2 mi0.4 mi0.5 mi
§ Closest essentials

Nearest, each within 25 miles

Coffee
Old Mountain Coffee Company
7.9 mi away
Restaurant
Noon Mark Diner
7.9 mi away
General store
East Branch Organics
11.3 mi away
Shelter
Panther Gorge Leanto
0.9 mi away
§ Nearby Points of Interest
Peaks (12)
Lakes & ponds (49)
Trails (24)
Shelters (1)
  • Johns Brook Lodge3.9 mi
Lean-tos (115)
  • Lost Pond/Biesemeyer Lean-To14.1 mi
  • High Peaks Lean-To6.3 mi
  • Howard Lean-to4.3 mi
  • Beaver Point #24.1 mi
  • Calamity Lean-to4.6 mi
  • Flowed Lands Lean-to4.5 mi
  • Herbert Brook Lean-to4.3 mi
  • Cedar Point Lean-to4.0 mi
Primitive campsites (227)
  • Sno-bird0.5 mi
  • NYSDEC0.9 mi
  • NYSDEC1.2 mi
  • NYSDEC1.2 mi
  • NYSDEC1.2 mi
  • NYSDEC2.6 mi
  • NYS DEC2.6 mi
  • NYS DEC2.6 mi
§ Nearby parking

253 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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