"I did not like this hike. First of all, there is no parking. The trail starts in somones back yard lol n a culdesac. There are no parking signs there. We parked in a church across the street and walked through a field to the trail. It was steep and rocky. We turned around at a chair lift type structure. I was in a bad mood this day, but still overall do not recommend. " — bethmorgan • Apr 13, 2022

"This is a popular hiking spot near Lake Waramaug. My wife climbed it with her parents, who know it as “The Pinnacle”. (There are several other places in the area also known as The Pinnacle”.) The trailhead is on the one lane June Road. The four parking spots there were all taken, so we parked at a turnout—one not marked as private property—about a quarter mile to the north. The trail is very well maintained, and is blazed with light blue circles. It was covered with oak leaves and was slippery in places due to a light recent snow. The view from the rocky top was amazing. It had views in three directions, including superb views of Lake Waramaug. With an expansive area of rock and no trees around the summit, it was very windy at the top, so we didn’t stay too long. Another trail, blazed with yellow circles, also goes to the summit." — Badgerinmaine • Nov 27, 2021

"Parked at Cunningham Tower trailhead and took the blue-blazed trail up over The Pinnacle and to the summit of Mohawk. Saw a family of 4 deer along the way and I was just as surprised as they were. I took the paved road back down." — ElectroSpecter • Oct 2, 2021

"I picked a busy day to visit Haystack. There was a race going on and many MANY people running past me as I struggled to walk up the trail. I guess it just means I need to try harder to get in shape! Either way it was a beautiful day and the tower was nice. Edit: Oh! And this was my final tower for the CT tower peak list. #2 on Peakery to complete it baybayyy" — ElectroSpecter • Oct 2, 2021

"Parked at Cunningham Tower trailhead and took the blue-blazed trail up over The Pinnacle and to the summit of Mohawk. Saw a family of 4 deer along the way and I was just as surprised as they were. I took the paved road back down." — ElectroSpecter • Oct 2, 2021