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South Haystack Trail

A short but steep ascent marked by yellow disks, this trail climbs less than a kilometer to approach one of the region's more dramatic summits. The path, maintained by the state and part of the Lake Champlain-Lake George watershed network, is reported to offer substantial elevation gain despite its brevity. Those seeking a condensed alpine experience often find the effort rewarded with expansive views and the characteristic ruggedness of the High Peaks periphery.

Length
0.6 mi
Operator
NYSDEC
Network
lwn
Difficulty
Not rated
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Elevation profile
Max 4,908 ftMin 3,852 ftNet gain 1,056 ft
4,908 ft3,852 ft0 mi0.1 mi0.3 mi0.4 mi0.6 mi
§ Closest essentials

Nearest, each within 25 miles

Coffee
Old Mountain Coffee Company
8.2 mi away
Restaurant
Noon Mark Diner
8.3 mi away
General store
East Branch Organics
11.8 mi away
Shelter
Panther Gorge Lean-To
0.6 mi away
§ Nearby Points of Interest
Peaks (12)
Lakes & ponds (46)
Trails (24)
Shelters (1)
  • Johns Brook Lodge4.3 mi
Lean-tos (114)
  • Lost Pond/Biesemeyer Lean-To14.5 mi
  • High Peaks Lean-To6.4 mi
  • Howard Lean-to4.7 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-to4.1 mi
Primitive campsites (227)
  • NYSDEC0.6 mi
  • Sno-bird0.9 mi
  • NYSDEC1.6 mi
  • NYSDEC1.7 mi
  • NYSDEC1.7 mi
  • Unnamed campsite2.7 mi
  • NYSDEC2.8 mi
  • NYS DEC2.8 mi
§ Nearby parking

247 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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