Haystack Mountain State Park

Terrible State Employee Arbitrarily Closes Park Before Posted Closing Time

The ground sign says the park closes at sunset, but the gatekeeper on site can close it early at an arbitrary point. For reference, at this writing, the sunset is at 8.10P. When we visited in July, it...

Good Place To View Autumn Foliage

The hike is uphill all the way, but not exhaustingly steep. And the tower offers a fine 360 view of the area.

Worth the climb

You drive halfway up on a paved road and then follow the hiking trail to the top. Bathroom was clean and well stocked. Hike is short but steep, views from the tower are totally worth it. It was a b...

It's the views, man!

Even the drive up the mountain is great. There's a bit of a steep hike up to the tower, but anyone in average condition can make it. The views from the tower are more than well worth the climb. There'...

Beautiful site with realtively easy hiking trails.

Haystack Mountain State Park is of those hidden gems that is worth seeking out. Located just off the intersection of Routes 44 and 272 in the beautiful Northwest Connecticut town of Norfolk, the park ...