Visiting Haystack Mountain
Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
- Go at sunrise or sunset for the best light; carry a warm layer.
Best time
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.
Places to visit near Haystack Mountain
All places near Planada →
Bridalveil Falls- Yosemite National Park
sanctuary · 11 km
Merced Bethel Seventh Day Adventist Church
church · 23 km
Atwater Baptist Church
church · 30 km
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Lake McClure
lake · 37 km · Mariposa
Chowchilla New Life Apostolic Church
church · 38 km · Madera
Drunken Gulch
viewpoint · 41 km · Mineral
How to reach Haystack Mountain
Nearest towns with a guide: Planada (13 km) · Merced (21 km) · Le Grand (24 km). Coordinates 37.38522, -120.32852. Road distances are estimates.
Frequently asked
What is the best time to visit Haystack Mountain?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.
What are the places to visit near Haystack Mountain?
Nearby: Bridalveil Falls- Yosemite National Park (sanctuary, 11 km), Merced Bethel Seventh Day Adventist Church (church, 23 km), Atwater Baptist Church (church, 30 km), Lake McClure (lake, 37 km), Chowchilla New Life Apostolic Church (church, 38 km), Drunken Gulch (viewpoint, 41 km).
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