Camel's Hump Summit via the Burrows Trail

This adventure takes you up the Burrows Trail from the Huntington side of Camel's Hump. There are multiple trails to the summit, but this trail is the shortest. It is 2.4 miles to the summit with 2300' elevation gain.

The trailhead is accessed from the aptly named Camel's Hump Road out of Huntington Center; follow signs from town towards Camel's Hump Park. Follow this road for about 3.5 miles until you reach a large, free parking lot at Burrows Trailhead. Be sure to take in the starry night sky before putting on your headlamps or turning on your flashlights! Check for sunrise time depending on the season and plan to be at the summit about 30 minutes prior to sunrise to ensure you catch the whole show.

The trail is well maintained and easy to follow with blue blazes marking the way. The first mile is a moderate ascent before increasing in steepness, but nothing technical. If you have chosen a clear morning, the moon is in it's last quarter approaching a full moon, so it provides some light as well. The trail will climb 2.1 miles to a small clearing where other trails merge. You will turn right and take the last 0.3 miles along the Long Trail South. This section is the steepest part as you clear the tree line and become more exposed to the wind.

Environmental Tip: Camel's Hump is one of the few mountains in Vermont that has alpine vegetation at the summit - please do the "rock walk" to protect the alpine!

The summit will be chilly at the top so bring layers. The sun will rise directly over the White Mountains of New Hampshire, creating a beautiful backdrop. The hike back down the mountain will have you surrounded by bright fall colors that you didn't get to experience on the way up in the dark.