Record SL-637373 · Wikidata Q5687246
Haystack Mountain
No list classifications
Elevation
510
m
1,673 ft
Prominence
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Isolation
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Coordinates
42.0048° N,
73.2084° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaHaystack Mountain is a 1,680-foot-high (510 m) mountain topped with an observation tower that is the chief features of Haystack Mountain State Park, a 354-acre public recreation area in the town of Norfolk, Connecticut. The 50-foot-tall (15 m) Haystack Mountain Tower, built in 1929 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, sits upon it. The tower provides a view over the town of Norfolk and the neighboring town of Canaan. Common forms of wildlife found on the mountain include raccoons, bears, deer, coyotes, opossums, bobcats, skunks and foxes. The dominant plant life include mountain laurel (the state plant), pine trees and maples.
Best months
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Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Hill | 466 m | NW 314° | 2.0 km |
| Fox Hill | 441 m | S 161° | 2.6 km |
| Bald Mountain | 539 m | N 345° | 2.6 km |
| East Bald Mountain | 519 m | N 16° | 3.0 km |
| Dutton Mountain | 506 m | S 160° | 3.3 km |
| Brown Mountain | 499 m | NE 36° | 3.5 km |