Haystack Mountain State Park

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Haystack Mountain State Park provides a view of the mountains in Massachusetts, New York, and Vermont from the 34-foot-tall stone tower at the top of mountain.

Trail Activity

Length

4.6 miles, Network

Difficulty

Easy, Moderate

Town

Norfolk

Surface

Packed Earth/Dirt, Paved/Cement

Pets

Permitted on leash

Fees

Details

Description

The Yellow Trail is a 1.6 mile loop that passes by Haystack Tower. Along the trail, there are black and white gneisses visible as well as quartz. The tower on Haystack Mountain was built out of the same gneisses. Haystack Park Pond also offer picnic areas.

Other Information

Rules

From November through the end of April, the park is "walk-in" only with limited parking at the entrance.
The interior road of the park is open to vehicles from late April until November.

Trail Manager

This park is managed by the following CT DEEP Park Headquarters:

CT DEEP: Burr Pond State Park
385 Burr Mountain Road
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 482-1817

deep.stateparks@ct.gov

https://portal.ct.gov/deep/state-parks/listing-of-state-parks

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Trail Tips

Plan Ahead and Prepare

Know how to choose and use your gear for each trip, factoring in the terrain and conditions.

Directions

Trailhead Information

From the North

Travel south on Route 7 into Canaan and take a left heading east on Route 44, then take a left onto Route 272 north. The park will be on the left.

From the South

Travel north on Route 7 into Canaan and take a right heading east on Route 44, then take a left onto Route 272 north. The park will be on the left.

From the East

Travel west on I-84, take Exit 39. Continue west on Route 4 onto Route 179 going north. From Route 179 get on Route 44. Take a right onto Route 272 north. The park will be on the left.

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Cultural Attraction

Parking

Picnic Area

Toilet/Restroom

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