Near Haystack Mountain via Jackrabbit Ski and North Haystack Trails
Haystack Mountain Summit
Near Haystack Mountain via Jackrabbit Ski and North Haystack Trails
View from the summit,
Near Haystack Mountain via Jackrabbit Ski and North Haystack Trails
Another summit view.
Near Haystack Mountain via Jackrabbit Ski and North Haystack Trails
Enjoying the serenity and fall colors of the Jackrabbit ski trail in October 2021
Near Haystack Mountain via Jackrabbit Ski and North Haystack Trails
Rock stack marking Haystack North Trail.

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Haystack Mountain via Jackrabbit Ski and North Haystack Trails

4.0 (4 Ratings)
Easy-to-follow trails with some muddy sections on the Jackrabbit section.
5.4
mi
Distance
1,028
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
5.37mi
Distance
1,028ft
Elevation Gain
1,028ft
Elevation Loss
25%
Max Grade
2,879ft
High Point
1,952ft
Low Point
Path Type
There and Back
Description
The Jackrabbit portion is wide with evidence of ATV travel. There are many muddy areas to deal with after a rain. At 1.9 miles, there is a cross trail. Turning right takes you to McKenzie Mountain. Turning to the left takes you to the marked North Haystack Trail to the peak of Haystack Mountain. Stay on the Jackrabbit Ski Trail for about 0.4 miles. Keep an eye out for a moderately traveled trail to the left. There was a stack of several rocks marking the trail when I was there. The trail is narrow and unmarked, but easy to follow. It is much easier than the marked trail on the south side of the mountain.

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