Section Hike: Camel’s Hump to Route 108

Buchanan Shelter_07-18-2017_Nathanael Asaro

Region Camel’s Hump, Mount Mansfield, Northern Vermont

Length 35Miles

Difficulty Difficult

Elevation Gain

10000

Vertical Feet

Type

Overnight Itinerary

Good For 4,000 Footers, Backpacking, Summits, Views

Description

This challenging, 35-mile itinerary traverses some of the most iconic summits of the Long Trail, Camel’s Hump and Mount Mansfield, and crosses the Winooski River Valley. With 10,000 feet of elevation gain, it offers amazing 360-degree views of the Long Trail, the White Mountains in New Hampshire, Lake Champlain, and the Adirondacks in New York. Below is one option.

Day 1: Forest City Trail to Montclair Glen Lodge, 1.4 miles. (Can combine with Day Two for a four-day trip)
Alternate Day 1: Monroe Trail to Hump Brook Tenting Area, 1.3 miles. (Can combine with Day Two for a four-day trip)
Day 2: Montclair Glen Lodge to Bamforth Ridge Shelter, 6 miles; summit Camel’s Hump
Day 3: Bamforth Ridge Shelter to Buchanan Shelter, 12 miles; cross Winooski River
Day 4: Buchanan Shelter to Butler Lodge, 11 miles
Day 5: Butler Lodge to Route 108, 6 miles; summit Mansfield

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Getting There

Eastern approach via Waterbury’s Winooski Street bridge: From the junction of U.S. 2 and Vt. 100 (0.0 mi.) just off I-89’s exit 10, drive south on Vt. 100 and pass under a railroad trestle. Turn right on Winooski Street (0.1 mi.) and cross the Winooski Street bridge (0.4 mi.). Turn right onto River Road and proceed west to Camel’s Hump Road (5.0 mi.). Turn left (south) and ascend, passing several side roads off the Hump Road; be sure to stay on the main road. At 6.4 mi. bear left at a fork and cross the bridge. A side road to the left leads to the Camel’s Hump View Trail and an overflow parking area. Continue straight ahead to climb over rough road to two parking areas (8.7 mi.). The Monroe Trail begins at the far end of the upper parking lot.

Map to Trailhead

Weather Conditions

Weather in Vermont can vary widely, especially in the mountains. Exposure to heat, humidity, rain, wind, snow, cold, and/or thunderstorms can all pose a risk to the hiker. Be sure to get up-to-date weather conditions before starting your hike.

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