Topographic relief is significant as the northwest aspect rises nearly 2,000 feet (610 meters) above Clear Lake in one-half mile.

A partial list of the 17 established climbing routes on Haystack's popular granite walls:[5] Encountering bears is a concern in the Wind River Range.

[6] There are other concerns as well, including bugs, wildfires, adverse snow conditions and nighttime cold temperatures.

[7] Importantly, there have been notable incidents, including accidental deaths, due to falls from steep cliffs (a misstep could be fatal in this class 4/5 terrain) and due to falling rocks, over the years, including 1993,[8] 2007 (involving an experienced NOLS leader),[9] 2015[10] and 2018.

[15] The U.S. Forest Service does not offer updated aggregated records on the official number of fatalities in the Wind River Range.