Honestly, better views than Mt. Pisgah… Haystack Mountain in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom WOWED us. It was a last minute decision too and I’m so glad we did it. I will warn you, there is VERY LITTLE PARKING at both trailheads. Here’s more of what you need to know: LOGISTICS: + Distance: 4.2 miles round-trip (out-and-back) or 3.5 miles (if looped via the road) + Elevation Gain: 1,020 (ish) ft + Time: 2 - 3 hours + Trailheads: North Trailhead (off Long Pond Rd) & South Trailhead (off Hinton Hill Rd) TRAIL + VIEWS: + The summit area offers 3 stunning, narrow ledge lookouts with views over Willoughby Gap, Lake Willoughby, and the surrounding Kingdom hills. + Out & Back: Take either the North or South Trail straight to the summit and back down the way you came. + The Loop Option: Hike up one side, descend the other side, and walk back along Long Pond Road / Hinton Hill Road to complete the loop. The road is not busy and we ran into hikers doing this. Enjoy! #hiking #newenglandtravel...