Haystack Mountain

Haystack Mountain (8,819') is the highpoint of the Boulders Mountains, a large but gentle mountain range just north of Butte, MT. It's a simple hike that climbs steadily up the well-established Haystack Mountain National Recreation Trail all the way to the top. The road to the trailhead is a bit rugged but if you don't mind adding up to another mile or so to the hike you can park alongside the road and walk the rest of the way in. What makes the Boulders unique are the numerous granite boulders scattered throughout the range and there's no shortage of them along this trail. The trail is also suitable for bikes but only for experts.