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; 2.9 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, 2.9 miles, 1 3/4 hours (southbound, 1 1/2 hours). Birch Glen Camp to Montclair Glen Shelter, 7.9 miles, 5 hours (southbound, 4 1/2 hours).

Two approach trails come in at Montclair Glen Shelter, one, the Forest City Trail, from Huntington Center, and the other, from Couching Lion Farm, the home of Prof. Will S. Monroe, 2 1/2 miles to the northeast. Automobiles may be left in the field near the farm. North Duxbury Station on the Central Vermont Railroad is 3 1/2 miles from the farm.

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.

Camel's Hump with its altitude of 4,093 feet, is the fourth highest peak in the Green Mountains.

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From the rocky knob that forms its summit, in every direction is one of the finest views on The Long Trail. Camel's Hump Camps, three metal huts, lie in a hollow 1/4 mile north of the summit. A caretaker is on duty there from July 4 to Labor Day. Lodging is 50 cents per night. There is a charge of 15 cents each for blankets. 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 Huntington Center.

Montclair Glen Shelter to Camel's Hump Camps, 2.1 miles, 2 hours (southbound, 1 1/4 hours).

CAMEL'S HUMP REGION

Approach Trails

See map, page 81.

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 east of the buildings. 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.) Cars can be driven to point where approach trail leaves highway. "Forest City," marked by ruins of burned CCC Camp, is about 10 minutes walk up the trail. 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 is another interesting portion of The Long