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Haystack Mountain Tower

A 34-foot stone observation tower crowning 1,680-foot Haystack Mountain in Haystack Mountain State Park, Norfolk. Built in 1929 and donated to the state, the tower yields three-state views and a glimpse of Long Island Sound on clear days. A 1.3-mile paved access road off Route 272 leads to a small summit parking lot, making it reachable by any bike without hiking.

Connecticut
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Viewpoint
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Standalone stop
Atlas
// Why riders stop

Drive-to-the-top access on a winding paved road through deep woods — no hiking required for a 360-degree panorama that rewards riders exploring the northwestern corner of the state.

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