Haystack Mountain Trail is a 5 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Wilmington, Vermont that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from March until November. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
I recommend wearing snow shoes! I didn’t and it was tough. My friend wasn’t able to make it but somehow I did. The views are amazing!
We did the hike right after a fresh snow...bad idea. The snow was around two feet and we walked all the way up, got soaked, all to get to the summit and see no view because it had started snowing and clouds rolled in. But by the looks of other peoples photos, it looks like a beautiful hike so I’ll have to come back. Check the weather before you go.
Way more packed down than I thought it would be. I did it with micro spikes but I could have done without. The ice on the trees is absolutely beautiful.
I’ve only hiked this trail during the winter. I didn’t need spikes or snow shoes. However it might have made the trek down a little easier. Once you start to get to the top the ice covering the trees makes it seem like you’ve stepped into another world. It was definitely worth the view.
Trail is quite packed down but a bit icy. I went up without micro spikes, so it’s doable, but definitely recommend them as they would likely make the trek up and down a bit easier. The ice on the tree branches was breathtaking—like walking in a winter wonderland lol. Overall the trail is fun, quick, and a great winter hike if you get the chance! Went up on a clear sunny day and the landscape is just stunning.
Absolutely stunning ! Really quick and easy, didn’t use spikes. I recommend this as a winter hike! Also, we saw a moose.
Very nice, moderate hike. It was a bit cloudy at the top but a beautiful day. Microspikes are highly recommended.
We forgot to turn back on the gps at the top. It was gorgeous and clear. All the pines were heavy with snow. Wide trails and quite an easy hike! Bring your spikes, but not an absolute necessity!
Trail was well marked and only muddy in a few spots but easy enough to avoid. Beautiful day and stunning view from Haystack Summit.
Great hike but the summit is small and can get over crowded very simply. It is worth the view though. Trail was muddy so waterproof high tops should do. The trail maker is blue but you lose it about 1.2 into the trail but then you’ll see ribbons around trees to guide the way. Overall good hike for the day. I would stick toward the morning or later afternoon for less people.
Great, short, and relatively easy hike. Only challenge is that the trail is pretty wet and muddy, and follows a creek bed. Wear waterproof boots and bring poles and you’ll be Gucci. Nice lil summit viewz to the east. Recommend you get an early start because the trailhead gets crowded by 10 or 11am on weekends.