Region: Camel’s Hump
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Bamforth Ridge Shelter
From the parking area, hike south on the Long Trail. Cross a bridge over Gleason Brook (0.6 mi), then on to Duxbury Window, a beautiful lookout over the Winooski Valley with a bench (1.6 mi). Note that most of the hike is a gradual incline, but the trail is fairly steep for a short stretch just before the Window. Continue past the lookout…
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Camel’s Hump View Trail
This lollipop-style loop trail features multiple gorgeous views of Camel’s Hump, which are especially good as the leaves begin to fall in autumn. The trail also features several benches, which offer nice rest spots. From the sign at the parking lot, head out on the main path. Soon you will come to a split where…
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Forest City, Long Trail, and Burrows Trail Loop
This challenging loop to the Camel’s Hump summit is a fun alternative to the popular out-and-back Burrows route. Starting at the Lower/Forest City lot, take Forest City Trail follow an old logging road and cross over Brush Brook, passing an intersection with the Forest City Connector (0.8 mi). Continue on Forest City Trail, climbing gradually for 1.4 mi. to the intersection with Montclair Glen Lodge and the Long Trail (2.2 mi). Turn left/north on the white-blazed Long Trail…
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Burrows Trail
See the results of a three-year restoration of the extremely popular Burrows Trail, completed by GMC and FPR in 2024. This trail is steep and difficult, but the work put in by crews over the last three years has made the footing a lot more manageable. There are a few new re-routes on the lower part…
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Duxbury Window Trail
A great option on a clear day! From the parking area on Duxbury Road, hike south on the Long Trail. Cross a bridge over Gleason Brook (0.6 mi), then on to a beautiful lookout over the Winooski Valley with a bench (1.6 mi). Note: Most of the hike is a gradual incline, but the trail is fairly steep for a short…
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Camel’s Hump Summit via Monroe and Alpine Trails
From the Monroe Parking lot, follow the blue-blazed Monroe Trail for 1.3 mi. At the intersection with Dean Trail, stay right on Monroe for 1.2 mi (2.5 mi). At intersection with the Alpine Trail continue right on Alpine Trail for 1.2 mi (3.7 mi). Turn left onto Long Trail South for 0.8 mi towards the summit (4.5 mi). From the Hut Clearing continue on Long Trail South for 0.3 mi (4.8 mi). to the summit. The summit of Camel’s Hump is one of the five tallest in Vermont at 4,083’ and offers 360-degree views to the Adirondacks, Whites, and Green Mountains. Continue over the…
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Camel’s Hump Summit via Monroe and Dean Trails
From the Monroe Parking lot, follow the blue-blazed Monroe Trail for 1.3 mi. At the first intersection take a left onto Dean Trail, continuing for 1.0 mi. to Wind Gap (2.3 mi). From Wind Gap take a right onto Long Trail North. Follow for 1.5 mi. to the summit of Camel’s Hump (3.8 m.). The summit of Camel’s Hump is one of the five tallest in Vermont at 4,083’ and offers 360-degree views to the…
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Winooski Footbridge
This 224-foot Long Trail suspension bridge, built and maintained by the Green Mountain Club, is accessible from Duxbury Road on the south side of the Winooski River. The bridge is wheelchair accessible from the south side, on Duxbury Road, but there is no parking permitted here. Park about 1.0 mi east on Honey Hollow Road and carefully…
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Sunset Ledge from Lincoln Gap
This short, popular hike leads to open ledges with views west to Lake Champlain and the Adirondacks. From the parking lot, follow the white-blazed Long Trail South for 1.1 miles until reaching the lookout, Sunset Ledge. To return, follow the Long Trail back north to the parking area (2.2 mi). While this trail is short, be prepared for some rugged terrain as you ascend…
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Stark Mountain Trail
Start at the Mad River Glen Single Chair loading station. The Stark Mountain Trail follows a wide service road for 1.5 mi. winding up the ski area. At the intersection with Sunnyside Trail take a right to continue for 0.9 mi. (2.4 mi.). At the intersection with the Long Trail take a right onto Long Trail North for 0.1 mi until reaching the Stark’s Nest overlook at 3,644’ (2.5 mi). To return to Mad River Glen continue back on Long Trail going…