Alpine Trail: 1. The Alpine Trail may be used as an alternate route around the summit. It is quite exposed to the elements and includes challenging terrain. Several nice views can be found along the way, as well as remnants of the B Liberator bomber. Allis Trail: 0. This trail has some very nice views but it is lightly used. Access this trail from the end of the Forest City Trail, then a short distance either north or south on the LT. Visit Mad River Riders for detailed trail descriptions. The winter-only trail is managed for skiing and open to snowshoeing as well.
For more information. Trails close when snow begins melting and open the weekend before Memorial Day. Even then, if the trails are very wet and muddy it's best to stay off them - use your best judgment.
Primitive camping is allowed only in the lower elevations and away from trails, roads, and water, in accordance with the state primitive camping guidelines. There is a 2-night limit. The shelters are open year-round, and reservations are not accepted. Open fires are permitted only in tent platform fire rings and in designated primitive camping areas. Camping facilities are also available at nearby Little River State Park. Mountain weather changes suddenly. Temperature and wind can be very different at the summit than at trailheads.
Bring extra food, water, and warm clothes. If the weather deteriorates, turn back. Thunderstorms develop on warm afternoons on many summer days.
Seek shelter long before a storm hits. Hike to a lower elevation below ridgetops - away from caves, exposed trees, and boulders. Be proactively prepared on your adventure.
Wear appropriate clothing and gear. Trails are narrow, rugged and rocky. Carry a cell phone with you in case of emergency, but realize it may not work in all locations. Call only in the event of an emergency. Pay attention to the route; if you become lost, stop and look around for things you recognize like blazes or trail intersections. Abenaki Indians first named the mountain "Tah-wak-be-dee-ee-wadso" or Saddle Mountain. Samuel de Champlain's explorers in the 's called it "lion couchant" or resting lion.
The Park came about as an original gift of acres, and in care of the mountain was entrusted to the State Forester who managed with the aim to keep it in a primitive state. The State of Vermont eventually adopted a policy of development regulation on all state forest lands to preserve aesthetic values. It fought proposed intrusions by communications towers and ski resorts until the summit's Natural Area was set aside; then special legislation was passed in to create a Forest Reserve whose state-owned acres about 20, by form Camel's Hump State Park.
A Forest Reserve including the Park and three use districts was established by the legislation:. Please obey local traffic laws. Children and families live on the roads that lead to our trailheads. It is important that visitors respect these communities by driving safely and slowly. Travel 2. Travel 3. Parking available in lot. Please note that this trailhead is very popular and the lot may fill, especially on weekends.
Parking available in small lot. Travel east 2. Parking available for access to the Long Trail north towards Camel's Hump only Ellen and Mt. Please be respectful of residents and other traffic. Log in now.
Log In. Camel's Hump State Park. Add Trail Log. Camel's Hump is one of Vermont's highest mountain peaks and easily the most recognizable by its double-humped profile. Views are spectacular, but weather can be unpredictable. Trails in the State Park are very heavily used in winter, summer and fall avoid using trails in spring.
Trail Activity. Accessible Experience Hiking Snowshoeing Ungroomed cross-country skiing. Other Activities. Mountain biking. VT Dept. Wrigley vermont. Current Weather October 26, Nearby GeoCaches.
Download Trails lines. Download Points of Interest points. Trail Map. Legend Features Uses. Highlight trail segments by permitted use s. Trailhead Information Please obey local traffic laws. Click on a parking icon to get custom directions. The park came about as an original gift of acres including the summit from Colonel Joseph Battell, who originally bought Camel's Hump to preserve the wooded mountainous view from his home.
In , care of the mountain was entrusted to the State Forester who managed with the aim to keep it in a primitive state according to Battell's wish. The State of Vermont eventually adopted a policy of development regulation on all state forest lands to preserve aesthetic values.
It fought proposed intrusions by communications towers and ski resorts until the summit's Natural Area was set aside; then special legislation was passed in to create a Forest Reserve whose state-owned acres about 20, by form Camel's Hump State Park. Parking: There are designated parking areas at trail heads on Camel's Hump Road on both sides of the mountain.
Please obey local traffic laws. Children and families live on the roads that lead to our trailheads. It is important that visitors respect these communities by driving safely and slowly. From the Duxbury side: The Monroe Trail is somewhat challenging, but there's also an accessible loop with its own parking area.
From the Huntington side: The Burrows Trail is a bit shorter and attracts lots of hikers. Always a good idea to get there early 8AM on a good weather weekend day to get parked and on the trail. Hiking with groups: If you are hiking with 10 or more people or charging fees, or publicizing the event, you will need to apply for a Special Use Permit. Hiking during spring season: Trails close when snow begins melting and open the weekend before Memorial Day. Even then, if the trails are very wet and muddy it's best to stay off them - use your best judgment.
Primitive camping is allowed only in the lower elevations and away from trails, roads, and water, in accordance with the state primitive camping guidelines.
There is a 2-night limit. The shelters are open year-round, and reservations are not accepted. Open fires are permitted only in tent platform fire rings and in designated primitive camping areas. Camping facilities are also available at nearby Little River State Park.
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