Little Haystack Mountain
Description
WikipediaLittle Haystack Mountain is a peak on the Franconia Range of the White Mountains located in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States. It is flanked to the north by Mount Lincoln and to the southwest by Mount Liberty. The Appalachian Trail, a 2,170-mile (3,490 km) National Scenic Trail from Georgia to Maine, traverses Franconia Ridge, including Little Haystack. Although well over 4,000 feet (1,200 m) in height, the Appalachian Mountain Club doesn't consider Little Haystack a "four-thousand footer" because it stands less than 200 ft (61 m) above the col on the ridge from Lincoln. The Falling Waters Trail is the most popular route up Little Haystack Mountain, leading 2.8 miles (4.5 km) from U.S. Route 3 to the summit on the crest of Franconia Ridge. One of the most popular hikes in the Northeastern United States is to traverse the summits of Little Haystack, Lincoln, and Lafayette in a 9-mile (14 km) loop.
Best months
Hiking score 0–100 · 10-yr climate averagesNeighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Lincoln | 1,551 m | N 6° | 0.9 km |
| North Lincoln | 1,524 m | N 6° | 1.6 km |
| Mount Lafayette | 1,600 m | N 3° | 2.3 km |
| Mount Liberty | 1,353 m | S 174° | 2.8 km |
| North Lafayette | 1,519 m | N 1° | 2.9 km |
| Owls Head | 1,227 m | E 83° | 3.3 km |
Climbing routes
nearest first| Route | Area | Grade | From summit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln's Pinnacle(s) via "Guy's Slide" | Mt Lincoln | 1+ | 668 m |
| The Deceiving Off Width | Mt. Liberty, Franconia Notch | 5c | 2.7 km |
| Favorite | Mt. Liberty, Franconia Notch | 5b | 2.7 km |
| North Too | Mt. Liberty, Franconia Notch | 5a | 2.7 km |
| Ramp | Mt. Liberty, Franconia Notch | 4b | 2.7 km |
| Crumble Stone Off Width | Mt. Liberty, Franconia Notch | 5c | 2.7 km |
| North one | Mt. Liberty, Franconia Notch | 4c | 2.7 km |
| Way in the Wumboness | Wumbo Wall | 6c+ | 2.8 km |
| Hayduke Lives! | Joker Crag | 6a | 2.8 km |
| Introduce to Anarchy | Joker Crag | 5c | 2.8 km |
| Chronomancer | Joker Crag | 6a+ | 2.8 km |
| Sea Shepherd | Joker Crag | 6b | 2.8 km |
| Muir Power | Joker Crag | 5a | 2.8 km |
| Punk Hippie | Gonzo Wall | 6c | 2.8 km |
| Dr. Pill | Gonzo Wall | 6c | 2.8 km |
| Hippie Pill | Gonzo Wall | 6c+ | 2.8 km |
| Screwjack Arete | Gonzo Wall | 6a | 2.8 km |
| The Torcher | Torcher, The | V8 | 3.5 km |
| Gar Crack | Torcher, The | V0+ | 3.5 km |
| Captive To Ego | Torcher, The | V6 | 3.5 km |
| Torcher Arete | Torcher, The | V5 | 3.5 km |
| OSOM | Torcher, The | V0+ | 3.5 km |
| Fleabitten (Mid-Climb Variation) | 5. Slabs | 5c | 3.6 km |
| Snooky | 5. Slabs | 5b | 3.6 km |
| Slip o' Fools | 5. Slabs | 6a | 3.6 km |