Haystack Mountain, Wilmington VT

• 4-star hike • 4 mile out-and-back • Moderate | Gain 1,030 feet • Wilmington, VT | Southern Region . Rewarded with summit views across Southern Vermont. Wilmington, Vermont sits at the southern edge of the Green Mountain National Forest, with Haystack Mountain rising just beyond the edge of town. It's close enough to reach from a quiet residential street, yet far enough to offer a genuine ascent into the woods. Parking near the trailhead is tight, with just a handful of roadside spots tucked into the quiet Chimney Hill neighborhood. Space fills fast, so play nice with the locals, keeping driveways clear and observing posted road signs. Trail Options Expand KMZ · Google Earth · ⬤ 4★ Haystack Mountain Trail 4.2 mi out & back, moderate, gain 1,030 ft GPX File · AllTrails · Directions GPX? P Free parking The trail begins on a wide gravel service road just past a vehicle gate. This section climbs gradually through a hardwood forest, with Binney Brook running alongside part of the way.…