Camel's Hump is the tallest undeveloped summit in Vermont and the one every ridgeline in the state seems to point at. The Long Trail crosses the Winooski here, linking Bolton and Mount Ethan Allen into long, steep days with no ski infrastructure on top.
How many hiking trails are there in Camel's Hump & the Winooski Valley?
RidgeSync maps 27 hiking routes in Camel's Hump & the Winooski Valley, totalling about 166 miles with an average of 1,539 ft of elevation gain per hike.
What is the hardest hike in Camel's Hump & the Winooski Valley?
Olga's Falls Loop via Long Trail climbs the most, at 3,920 ft of gain over 14.3 miles.
What is the longest hike in Camel's Hump & the Winooski Valley?
Olga's Falls Loop via Long Trail is the longest mapped route at 14.3 miles.
When is the best time to hike in Camel's Hump & the Winooski Valley?
Late June through mid-October is the reliable window, and late September through mid-October is usually the best of it. Green Mountain Club and Vermont Forests, Parks & Recreation ask hikers to stay off trails above 2,500 ft during mud season, roughly mid-April through Memorial Day.
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