Notable viewpoint · Albany, Wyoming
Haystack Peaks
Haystack Peaks is a viewpoint in Albany, Wyoming.
Haystack Peaks: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit Haystack Peaks
Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Haystack Peaks — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 42.28108, -105.39276. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Haystack Peaks
- Laramie Peak · viewpoint · Albany · ~6 km · Must-see
- Glendo Dam · lake · Platte · ~53 km · Must-see
- Guernsey State Park · park · Platte · ~59 km · Must-see
- Douglas Railroad Interpretive Center · park · Converse · ~66 km · Must-see
- Christ Episcopal Church · church · Converse · ~66 km · Must-see
- Wyoming Pioneer Memorial Museum · museum · Converse · ~67 km · Must-see
- Ayres Natural Bridge State Park · park · Converse · ~67 km · Must-see
- Black Mountain · viewpoint · Albany · ~5 km
- Albany Peak · viewpoint · Albany · ~7 km
- Elliott Point · viewpoint · Albany · ~8 km
- Horseshoe Peaks · viewpoint · Converse · ~9 km
- Harmon Heights · viewpoint · Albany · ~9 km
- Bear Head Mountain · viewpoint · Albany · ~10 km
- South Mountain · viewpoint · Albany · ~10 km
- Friend Park · sanctuary · Albany · ~11 km
- Rock Mountain · viewpoint · Converse · ~11 km
- Parker Number 1 Dam · lake · Albany · ~12 km
- Round Mountain · viewpoint · Albany · ~14 km
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Haystack Peaks
- Laramie Peak · viewpoint · Albany · ~6 km · Must-see
- Glenrock Buffalo Jump · viewpoint · Converse · ~96 km · Must-see
- Muddy Mountain · viewpoint · Natrona · ~104 km · Must-see
- Casper Mountain · viewpoint · Natrona · ~115 km · Must-see
- Dirty Mountain · viewpoint · Albany · ~120 km · Must-see
- The Big Hollow · viewpoint · Albany · ~139 km · Must-see
- Elk Mountain · viewpoint · Carbon · ~148 km · Must-see
- Black Mountain · viewpoint · Albany · ~5 km
- Albany Peak · viewpoint · Albany · ~7 km
- Elliott Point · viewpoint · Albany · ~8 km
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Frequently asked
How is the weather and view today?
No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Haystack Peaks yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Haystack Peaks?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Haystack Peaks?
Nearby: Laramie Peak (viewpoint, 6 km), Glendo Dam (lake, 53 km), Guernsey State Park (park, 59 km), Douglas Railroad Interpretive Center (park, 66 km), Christ Episcopal Church (church, 66 km), Wyoming Pioneer Memorial Museum (museum, 67 km).
Is Haystack Peaks worth visiting?
Haystack Peaks is listed as a notable viewpoint in Wyoming on Spotwander.