Division IX

BIRCH GLEN CAMP TO BOLTON LODGE

Birch Glen Camp to Montclair Glen Shelter via Cowles Cove, Burnt Rock Mountain, Mounts Ira Allen and Ethan Allen. Three miles north of Birch Glen Camp is Cowles Cove Shelter, with stove and bunks for 5; excellent water. In another mile and a half Burnt Rock Mountain is reached. This is a rocky dome with a fine panorama. There are interesting ravines and ledges on this part of the Trail. Excellent water is found at Nurian Spring and, in favorable weather, in many other places. Three and one-half miles north of Burnt Rock Mountain is Montclair Glen Shelter, open front with 2 double-deck pole bunks for 12; stove and simple cooking utensils; excellent water. A fine view of the Adirondacks.

Birch Glen Camp to Cowles Cove Shelter, 3 miles; time, 2 hours (southbound, the same). Birch Glen Camp to Montclair Glen Shelter, 7 3/4 miles; time, 8 hours (southbound, the same).

An approach trail comes in at Montclair Glen Lodge from the Couching Lion Farm, the home of Prof. Will S. Monroe, 2 1/2 miles to the northeast. Mail may be sent in care of Professor Monroe, Waterbury, Vt., R. F. D. Autos may be left in the field near the farm, but hikers are not entertained. The North Duxbury Station on the Central Vermont Railroad is 3 1/2 miles from the farm.

Montclair Glen Shelter to Camel's Hump Summit and Camps. From Montclair Glen Shelter the Trail goes directly north up the south slope of Camel's Hump to the summit. This ascent over and around rocks and cliffs is one of the most interesting portions of The Long Trail for the hiker. Distance, 2 miles; time, 2 1/2 hours (southbound, 2 hours).

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Camel's Hump with its altitude of 4,093 feet, is one of the three highest peaks in the Green Mountains. From the rocky knob that forms its summit, in every direction is one of the finest views on The Long Trail. The three metal huts lie in a hollow 1/3 mile north of the summit. A caretaker is on duty there from July 4 to Labor Day. Lodging is 60 cents per night. This includes use of one blanket and there is a charge of ten cents for each additional one. No meals are furnished, but staple supplies are sold, and fuel is supplied for hikers by the caretaker. As this region is in the State Forest Reserve, fires may be built only in designated fireplaces. Camel's Hump may be reached by approach trails from the east via North Duxbury Station on the Central Vermont Railroad and Couching Lion Farm (distance, 3 miles from the summit), and from the west via Richmond on the Central Vermont Railroad, Huntington and Montclair Glen Shelter.

CAMEL'S HUMP REGION

Approach Trails

1. Couching Lion Farm Trail. The old Callahan Trail. Runs directly by the north side of house to huts on Camel's Hump. This is the usual route from North Duxbury or Waterbury to the summit. Couching Lion Farm can be reached by auto from either town. Leave cars in field at the farm. Couching Lion Farm to Club Huts, about 3 miles, North Duxbury 3 3/4 miles, Waterbury 8 miles. 2. Branch to Montclair Glen Lodge from Couching Lion Farm Trail, 1 mile. 3. "Forest City" Trail to Montclair Glen Shelter, 2 miles. "Forest City" is 3 miles from Huntington Center (stage to Richmond). 4. Huntington Trail. Starts at end of the road from Huntington Center at the former Liberty Farm, now owned by Prof. and Mrs. Geo. H. Burrows of the University of Vermont, climbs in a northeasterly direction and joins The Long Trail at the Camel's Hump Huts. About 3 miles; time, 3 1/2 hours.

Camel's Hump to Bolton on the Winooski River. This is another interesting portion of The Long Trail. It is very rocky and there are several steep grades. The views are superb. Water is