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Haystack Mountain

Bennington Vermont Hikes

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Haystack Mountain - Bennington Vermont Hikes

Off Vermont Highway 9 about midway between Brattleboro and Bennington. A relaxing half day family hike to a southern Green Mountain summit overlooking Haystack Pond. Special attractions: Easy access to four-state views of faraway peaks and sparkling waters. Optional walk to the wooded shore of a mountain pond.

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Trail Statistics & Information
Activity Type: Hiking
Nearby City: Bennington
Length: 4 total miles
Elevation Gain: 1,000 feet
Trail Type: Out-and-back
Skill Level: Moderate
Season: Spring, Summer, Fall
Local Contacts: Manchester Ranger District, 802-362-2307
Local Maps: USGS Mount Snow quad.
Topo Map: Haystack Mountain Topographic Map
Guide Book: Hiking Vermont Guide Book
Driving Directions: View Guide
Trail Directions: View Guide
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Recent Trail Reviews

t Rating:
Date of Trip: 11/18/2006
0 Props
Easy, peaceful hike. One section was flooded. Good views -- not quite 360…
Joseph Rating:
Date of Trip: 11/13/2006
0 Props
Moderate hike in November. Was a little muddy. When you get to the top of t…

Weather Conditions

  1. Today
    Partly sunny. Highs around 50. West winds around 5 mph.

  2. Tonight
    Partly cloudy in the evening...then clearing. Cooler with lows in the lower 30s. North winds around 5 mph.

  3. Sunday
    Sunny. Highs in the upper 40s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.

  4. Sunday Night
    Mostly clear in the evening...then becoming partly cloudy. Lows around 30. Light and variable winds...becoming east around 5 mph after midnight.

About This Trail Guide

Hiking Vermont
Hiking Vermont

by Larry Pletcher (Falcon Publishing)

On the hiking paths of Vermont signs are not very common. Hikers need to know the right topographica…

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