Haystack Mountain Trail Vermont
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Vermont · windham County

Haystack Mountain Trail Vermont

Steady mountain ascent to open rock ledges and summit views.

Rating
Length
4.0 mi
Difficulty
5
County
windham
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About This Trail

A 4.1-mile round trip near Wilmington climbs through forest to steep summit ledges at 3,445 feet with wide views north, east, and south across southern Vermont. The Green Mountain National Forest peak offers exposed rock outcrops for resting and soaking in the scenery.

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Coordinates: 42.9219863, -72.8907376
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Getting There

From Wilmington, take VT-9 west 1.1 miles and turn right onto Haystack Road. Drive 1.2 miles, turn left onto Chimney Hill Road, then right onto Binney Brook Road. Follow the winding road to Upper Dam Road; the USFS trailhead sign is on the right.

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