 The Appalachian Trail, a National Scenic Trail from Georgia to Maine, traverses Franconia Ridge, including Little Haystack.Although well over in height, the Appalachian Mountain Club doesn't consider Little Haystack a "four-thousand footer" because it stands less than above the col on the ridge from Lincoln.The Falling Waters Trail is the most popular route up Little Haystack Mountain, leading from U.S. Route 3 to the summit on the crest of Franconia Ridge.