Trails close when snow begins melting and open the weekend before Memorial Day. Even then, if the trails are very wet and muddy it's best to stay off them - use your best judgment. <br />
On the Duxbury side, the Monroe Trail is somewhat challenging, but there's also an accessible loop with its own parking area. This loop is 8/10 of a mile long, is wide and flat, and has three viewing spots to the summit of Camel's Hump - it's perfect for small kids and elders. <br />
On the Huntington side, the Burrows Trail is a bit shorter and attracts lots of hikers. Always a good idea to get there early (8AM) on a good weather weekend day to get parked and on the trail. <br />
All trails get more rugged as they get closer to the summit.
The major access point is along VT Rt. 17 for the Long Trail, which crosses the road at the top of Appalachian Gap. The parking area next to VT Rt. 17 is available year round. Approaching from the west it is about 9.6 miles from VT Rt. 17's junction with VT Rt. 116 near Bristol, approaching from the east it is about 6.1 miles from VT Rt. 17's junction with VT Rt. 100 in the Waitsfield area.
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