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on. The two branches do not differ in length or difficulty, so the hiker may choose whichever pleases his fancy. As the Trail swings around the east side of Pico Peak, a side trail turns off to the left to climb the peak and pass on down the north side to meet the main Trail again at Pico Junction. Just beyond this side trail the hiker reaches Pico Camp, an open front log shelter with stove and bunks for 12, built in a very sightly location on the east slope of the peak. A few yards east of Pico Camp is a fine cold spring beside the Trail, and below it, taking its water from the spring, is the only shower bath on the Long Trail, natural waterfalls excepted. It is guaranteed to cool off the perspiring hiker on the hottest day. Distance from Killington Camps to Pico Camp, 3 miles; time, 2 to 3 hr. (Southbound, about the same.)

On Pico Pk. is a steel observation tower with glass enclosed top, as the summit is wooded, and the view is quite similar to that from Killington, tho somewhat less extensive. A fire warden is usually at the tower on dry days during the summer, and can give much information about the outlook. From Pico Camp the Long Trail runs north half a mile to Pico Junction, where the trail down the north side of the peak from the summit comes in from the left. From Pico Junction the Trail zig-zags down the north slope for some distance, and at the first turn to the west a blue blazed side trail turns to the left. This trail runs around the west side of the peak and joins the Long Trail in the saddle south of Pico. The Long Trail continues down the north slope of the mountain to the LONG TRAIL LODGE in Sherburne Pass. Distance from Pico Camp, 2 1/2 mi.,

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from summit of Pico Pk., 2 1/2 mi., from Killington Camps, 5 1/2 mi. Time from Pico Camp or Pk., 2 hr.; from Killington Camps, 4 to 5 hr. (Southbound, allow 1 hr. more.) Just beyond the Lodge the Trail crosses the highway over Sherburne Pass, (U. S. Route No. 4). On the north side of the road is Deer's Leap Camp, open front with stove and bunks for 12. A charge of 25c a person per day is made here to cover the cost of fuel and care of the camp. Blankets may be rented at the Long Trail Lodge for a small fee.

The LONG TRAIL LODGE, a gift to the Club from Mr. Mortimer R. Proctor and his mother, Mrs. Fletcher D. Proctor, may be regarded as the home of the Green Mountain Club. The main building, set between moss covered ledges in the midst of sweeping woods, is a structure of unique beauty, and expresses, in so far as a building can, the true spirit of the wilderness. It is a real masterpiece of woodland architecture, and yet it is equipped with all the comforts and conveniences of modern civilization. The large dining room, with its beams and columns made from yellow birch logs still clothed in their shining bark, offers meals of unexcelled quality, and comfortably furnished rooms may be rented by members of the club, their guests, and hikers on the Trail. Four small cabins, each with living room, bed rooms and large fireplace, are of the same novel and attractive design as the main Lodge, and may be rented by the day or week. As there are many interesting and picturesque short hikes in this region, the Long Trail Lodge makes an ideal stopping place for those who wish to enjoy the trails and mountains without the strenuous effort of hiking long distances, carrying a pack and living on their own cooking.