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the hill a few rods, is the home of Mrs. Edmond Balch, a good place for hikers to get food and lodging. Mail may also be sent in her care, North Clarendon, Vt., R. F. D. Winter parties of six or eight may be entertained here if reservation is made in advance.

The Trail leaves the upper road, running north along the bank of a brook, and soon comes out on another road which it follows up the valley, passing several cottages, and a sawmill on the left. At about the point where this road ceases to be passable for automobiles are located Gov. Clement and Blue Triangle Camps, quite near together but not in sight of each other. Gov. Clement Camp, at the left in an open field, is a beautiful open front stone hut, with bunks and a fireplace, and was built by the family of William H. Field of Mendon and named for the late Gov. Percival W. Clement. The Blue Triangle Camp, at the right in the woods, on the bank of the brook, is a closed cabin with stove and bunks, and was built with funds provided by the Blue Triangle Club of the Vermont Y. W. C. A. Distance from Clarendon Camp, 5 3/4 mi.; time, 5 to 6 hr. (Southbound, about the same.)

From these camps the Trail follows up along the bank of a brook about 2 mi. to an old mill site, and then turns left to begin the real climb up Killington Peak. After about a mile and a half of steep and steady climbing, another half mile of fairly easy trail brings one to a circular steel camp, closed, with stove and bunks. Here the side trail to the summit of Killington turns right, and 300 ft. up it is the Stone Hut, closed, with stove, fireplace and bunks. A caretaker is usually kept here by the Killington Section of the

Green Mt. Club, of Rutland, during the hiking season, and a small charge is made for accommodations. He also keeps a few simple supplies for sale. Distance from Gov. Clement and Blue Triangle Camps, 4 3/4 mi.; time, 5 to 6 hr. (Southbound, 3 1/2 to 4 hr.)

The trail from the Stone Hut to the top of the peak is short and steep, but the magnificent view in all directions from the bare, rocky summit repays the climber for his efforts. In clear weather all the prominent peaks of the Green Mts., from Glastenbury to Mansfield, are visible, as well as many mountains in N. H., and N. Y., while the city of Rutland lies near the foot of the mountain to the west, and the shining waters of Lake Champlain, with the Adirondacks behind, can be seen to the northwest. Killington Peak is the second highest summit in the Green Mts. (4,241 ft. above sea level), and takes its name from the old town of Killington, which ceased to exist many years ago.

On the flat a short distance below the steel camp is a cold spring at the left. A trail called the Bucklin Trail leads west down the mountain to Brewers' Corners, which can be reached by car and another trail leads eastward (with one coming down from the top to meet it) to West Bridgewater, 6 mi. away. This is sometimes called the Juggernaut Trail. These approach trails are marked by blue blazes. The Long Trail runs north from the east side of the above flat along the ridge connecting Killington and Pico Peaks. In the first saddle north of Killington the Trail divides, one branch going on the east side of the ridge and the other on the west and the two joining in the saddle a mile farther