Haystack Mountain via Colby M. Chester Memorial Trail

Generations of Pawlet families have climbed the steep slopes to the top of Haystack Mountain to take in the spectacular views of the Bald and Middle Mountains. The preserve features a series of forested peaks in the northern mountains. The Three Sisters are Haystack, Middle and Bald Mountains. The growth of several unusual natural communities, including dry oak woodlands and dry oak-hickory-beam forests, is promoted by warm southern aspect and shallow soils. Turkeys, cockatiels and bobcats are in the landscape. falcons nest on the cliffs The forested hills provide a good habitat for neotropical migrant songbirds.