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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 Governor Clement Shelter and Blue Triangle Camp quite near together but not in sight of each other. Governor Clement Shelter, 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 Shelter, 5 3/4 miles; time, 5 to 6 hours (southbound, about the same).

From these camps the Trail follows up along the bank of a brook about 2 1/4 miles to an old mill site, and then turns left to begin the real climb up Killington Peak. After about 1 1/2 miles 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 feet up this side trail is located the Stone Hut, closed, with stove, fireplace and bunks. A caretaker is usually kept here by the Killington Section of the Green Mountain 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 Governor Clement Shelter and Blue Triangle Camp, 4 1/2 miles; time, 5 to 6 hours (southbound, 3 1/2 to 4 hours).

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 Mountains, from Glastenbury to Mansfield, are visible, as well

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as many mountains in New Hampshire and New York, 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 Mountains (4,241 feet 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 miles 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 on. The two branches do not differ in length or difficulty, so the hiker may choose whichever pleases his fancy. Near the junction of this west branch trail with The Long Trail, a second branch trail swings to the left around the summit of Pico Peak, rejoining The Long Trail at a point some distance north of Pico Junction; this branch trail is marked with blue blazes and does not climb to the summit of Pico Peak.

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 Shelter, 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