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Hiking in Vermont

Hiking Camel's Hump

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Trails: Camel's Hump (elevation 4,083 feet) is Vermont's third highest peak and probably its most distinctive looking. The Long Trail traverses the summit from north to south and can be combined with other trails for a loop hike.
Note: Please stay off the fragile alpine grasses and mosses at the summit.
Access fee: Park pass
Nearest town: North Duxbury, VT
Trail map: Northern Vermont Hiking Trails Map published the GMC, is available at the GMC office in Waterbury Center, $6.
Web site: Camel's Hump State Park | Green Mountain Club
Related link: Wikipedia article Points of interest: Panoramic views from the summit of Camel's Hump
Other activities: Snowshoeing
Lodging: Backcountry huts located at three points along the Long Trail are operated by the GMC. Several inns and B&Bs are located in Waterbury and Bolton.
Camping: Backcountry camping is permitted in many lower-elevation areas of Vermont's public lands (see details on the GMC website). Nearby Little River State Park has 100 sites.
Weather forecast: Waterbury
Tourism info: Waterbury Tourism | Lamoille Valley Tourism
Getting to the trail: Camel's Hump is midway between Burlington and Montpelier. There are several trailheads around the perimeter of the mountain. One of the parking lots closest to the summit is at Monroe Ranger Station on Camel's Back Road. Take Exit 10 off I-89, cross to the south side of the river and take River Road about 4 miles west to Camel's Hump Road.
Map of local region: Camel's Hump Road

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