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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.

§ Overview

Haystack Trail runs 0.5 miles (0.8 km) with about 180 feet of elevation gain — an easy hike, with a moderate, steady climb, about 20 minutes on the trail.

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Length
0.5 mi
Elevation gain
180 ft
Difficulty · est.
Easy
Book time
20 min
§ Before you go
  • lwnNetwork
From OpenStreetMap. Surface + access tags vary by trail.
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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
§ Nearby parking

39 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
7.9 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 (92)
  • Panther Gorge Leanto0.9 mi
  • Panther Gorge Lean-To0.9 mi
  • Slant Rock Lean-To1.1 mi
  • Slant Rock Lean-to1.3 mi
  • Bushnell Falls Lean-to #22.4 mi
  • Bushnell Falls #2 Lean-To2.6 mi
  • Bushnell Falls #1 Lean-To2.6 mi
  • Bushnell Falls Lean-to #12.7 mi
Primitive campsites (183)
  • Sno-bird0.5 mi
  • Unnamed campsite0.9 mi
  • Unnamed campsite1.2 mi
  • Unnamed campsite1.2 mi
  • Unnamed campsite1.2 mi
  • Unnamed campsite2.6 mi
  • Unnamed campsite2.6 mi
  • Unnamed campsite2.6 mi
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