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1.2 miles
Distance
474 ft
Climb
-7 ft
Descent
00:18:14
Avg time
467 ft
Altitude change
6,231 ft
Altitude min
6,698 ft
Altitude max
6,231 ft
Altitude start
6,699 ft
Altitude end
7.5%
Grade
-4.1%
Grade max
30.1%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
243 ft
Distance down
187 ft
Distance flat
00:18:14
Avg time

Haystack Rd Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Basin
    , Montana
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Usfs

Provides access to Haystack Mountain Trailhead.
High clearance/4wd recommended due to deep ruts in road.
Also nice to park at the start and ride up the road.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Jul 3, 2021 @ 1:39pm
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Jul 11, 2020 @ 12:00pm
Jul 11, 2020
Mostly dry with some puddles at the start. Road has large rain ruts so need a high clearance vehicle if you're thinking of driving up.
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Haystack Rd

        Where is Haystack Rd located?
        Haystack Rd is located in Basin, Montana, United States. It is part of the Basin trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.16691, -112.36452.
        What is the elevation gain for Haystack Rd?
        Haystack Rd has 145 m of elevation gain. The trail has 2 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,899 m to 2,042 m.
        Is Haystack Rd a point to point trail?
        Haystack Rd is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
        How long is Haystack Rd?
        Haystack Rd is 1.9 km long. The trail type is doubletrack.

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