This is a very easy and simple hike. This should not be confused with the Mount Haystack that you need to do to complete the ADK46er challenge. This one is very easy compared to the ADK46er one. The trail is very straight forward which is one way going up then the same way going down. There is only one viewpoint and it is pretty good. The viewpoint is not that big but it is big enough to accommodate a few people. It is not small but not big either.
Haystack Mountain Trail Important Information
Trail Map: Trail Map 1
Suggested Phone GPS Apps: Alltrails.com, Avenza Maps, Google Maps
Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 6 Miles
Elevation Gained: ~1200 ft
Portable Toilet At Parking: None
Trail Breakdown
3 miles going up
3 miles going down
Note: The information is just an approximation.
Parking
Start Of The Hike
You will never see me in summer time as I would be in the trails, hiking and exploring amidst the brilliant rays of the sun, the dark green leaves of the forest, and the thick Earthly aroma that the winds often bring. I would disappear from civilization and connect more with nature, away from unnecessary technologies and learn to go back to the most basic of all basic things.
I got out of my car, and looked at the big parking lot on the side of the road. It was a good day to hike so I prepared everything I could and went on my way.
Haystack Trail
Haystack Trail
Haystack Trail
Water
Haystack Mountain Lookout
Haystack Mountain Viewpoint
Haystack Mountain Vista
Going Back
End Of The Hike
Other Related Information And GPS Maps
https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/new-york/haystack-mountain-trail