Camels Hump

Looking south from the trail, Mt. Mansfield in the background.

Arguably the most iconic mountain in the State of Vermont, Camels Hump was the mountain chosen to adorn the state quarter. On a clear day, the summit offers a 360 degree view which includes Mt. Marcy, Mt. Mansfield and Mt. Washington, the highest points in New York, Vermont and New Hampshire, respectively. One can also enjoy views of Lake Champlain and Burlington.

The summit is the third highest in Vermont, at just over 4,000 feet. The Burrows Trail is the most direct route, at only 2.4 miles one way. This is the trail I took and it made for a moderate four hour trip, including the half hour I spent eating lunch and admiring the view at the top. At 0.3 miles from the summit the Burrows Trail gives way to the Long Trail. Combined with the 0.1 miles that I spent on the Long Trail while hiking Mt. Mansfield, I now have only 271.6 miles to go to hike the trail entirely. Almost there!

Like most New England trails, this one was short and steep. It started out gradual and then increased in steepness until it came to an open meadow where it intersected with alternative routes up the mountain from the other (west) side and the Long Trail. Within moments of departing the meadow, the trail ascends above tree line. From there, it is a short walk to the summit.

Clearing where multiple trails intersect 0.3 miles from the summit.

Above tree line.

Looking west form summit, Presidential Range of New Hampshire in far background.

Geological survey marker. It reads "Camels Rump", the former name of the mountain.