Camel's Hump - Long Trail - 9-3-2016 - NewEnglandTrailConditions.com

Hiking Trail Conditions Report
	Peaks	Camel's Hump, VT

	Trails:	Long Trail

	Date of Hike:	Saturday, September 3, 2016

	Parking/Access Road Notes:	I parked at the parking area for the Winooski Bridge. A good size lot. It was near empty of Friday and near full on Saturday.

	Surface Conditions:	Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant

	Recommended Equipment:

	Water Crossing Notes:	Things are getting rather dry around here. :(

	Trail Maintenance Notes:	The trail is in great shape... Mud is even drying up a little.

	Dog-Related Notes:	This trail in this area is a challenge for dogs... Lots of ladders and other obstacles to tackle so make sure they are agile enough to handle it. It's very dry so bring water for them.

	Bugs:	A few buzzing and one yellow jacket at Duxbury Window.

	Lost and Found:	Nothing here.


	Comments:	Why climb a mountain in one day when you can climb it in two days? The SOBO approach to Camel's Hump is a very long process... We stayed at Bamforth Ridge Shelter at one of the tent platforms to break it up. Once you break tree line, it still looks to be a million miles away... So worth the hike though as you get plenty y of time above tree line. A few tricky places to get over but if you take your time, it's so worth it. I am happy to say that I have closed the gap only LT miles and we are set to go from Smug's to Canada in 2017!

	Name:	Mouse and Isis

	E-Mail:	rachel_kowalsky@hotmail.com

	Date Submitted:	2016-09-03

	Link:	https://sghnh48.blogspot.com/2016/09/camels-hump.html
		Disclaimer: Reports are not verified - conditions may vary. Use at own risk. Always be prepared when hiking. Observe all signs. Trail conditions reports are not substitutes for weather reports or common sense.