Great hike and better views

I really enjoyed this hike, I went towards the end of September and the leaves were BEAUTIFUL! The summit area is very small, and it was super crowded when I got to the top. The trails are well groomed & although it was hazy, I enjoyed the view at the top of the mountain. Its about 2 miles up, steady incline all the way some gravel at first. Heavily trafficked, at least on the weekends so bring your mask! Oh, FYI parking is along the dirt road. I got there at 93AM & there were about 10 cars...the whole street was lined with cars when I got down around noon.

Great hike!

Park at the top of the Chimney Hill development there is a trail head and Kiosk with a wide shoulder to park on. The hike up to mount Haystack is pretty easy has a decent view at the summit but the real good view is a few more miles down the Deerfield Ridge Trail at the Hermitage ski areas summit lodge. There is a short spur trail right next to the lodge that says Haystack pond

Terrific hike! Great time and amazing summit! One of many highlights of the trip.

Great panoramic views

Worth hiking, but dont expect to be able to swim in the ponds near the top. Theyre part of the areas water supply.

Great hike and fantastic views from peak.

Hike takes 1 to 1 1/2 hours and the view at the top is well worth it.

Gnats were awful, view was so-so. Hike was good for intermediate hikers