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1.2 miles
Distance
474 ft
Climb
-7 ft
Descent
00:18:28
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
00:18:28
Avg time

Haystack Rd Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Basin
    , Montana
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • 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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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 8 miles avg distance
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Haystack Rd Trail Reports

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Jul 3, 2021 @ 1:39pm
Jul 3, 2021
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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on Jul 3, 2021
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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 474 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 7 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,231 ft to 6,698 ft.
      ▼ 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 1.2 miles long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Haystack Rd?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Haystack Rd. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Haystack Rd?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Haystack Rd are:
      • July (2 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Haystack Rd? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Haystack Rd are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Haystack Rd?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 18 minutes to ride Haystack Rd. The trail is 1.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Haystack Rd?
      Haystack Rd is a very popular trail. There have been 22 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 35 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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