Camel's Hump Hiking: Burrows Trail to Summit

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SIGNIFICANT IMPROVEMENT IS HAPPENING ON THIS TRAIL. I PLAN TO FILM AGAIN WHEN IT IS COMPLETE. The first mountain trail I climbed, and still one of the best, almost 50 years later.
This hike is continued on my Alpine Trail video: • Camel's Hump Hiking: A...
I plan to first take the Long Trail north down to the Alpine Trail, and proceed to the south face, then summit. Due to iffy weather, I reverse the direction of the loop, summiting first.
Corrections: The clearing is about 2100' of vertical from the start. The minor summit of Camel's Hump is north of the main summit. The eastern trailhead is at the Couching Lion Farm.
DISCLAIMER: This video is meant to give the viewer a taste of what may be encountered in a hike on this trail. It is NOT comprehensive, nor meant to be a substitute for careful planning and hike preparation, including consultation of the appropriate guidebook (GMC Long Trail Guide), online trail updates, and weather reports, nor does it substitute for actual hiking experience or safe hiking practice. A prospective hiker should consider his/her fitness level, quality of equipment, and hiking experience, along with need for hiking companions, before attempting any trail.

[@DerekGHikes]

Nice video! Hiking up this Sunday to complete the VT5 high peaks challenge. I've got videos up of the other 4.

[@vtboomer]

Thanks! Of course, there are different approaches to the VT5, and the Burrows Trail is already looking much better with the work done so far. I've also filmed Long Trail/Bamforth Ridge Trail, much longer, but very interesting, the most vertical in Vermont. I have various videos under "Long Trail Hiking" and "Camel's Hump Hiking" that cover many. I've hiked the Bucklin Trail on Killington, but have not filmed it.

[@loganarmstrong8472]

Heading here tomorrow

[@luiscastaneda5710]

Love the Andean music at the end! Great video.

[@vtboomer]

Thanks for the music comment. I often use a song from this album because it evokes the type of emotion I feel when I'm thinking of a mountain, and when I'm on the mountain.

[@floydiandreamscapes5145]

Hiked it one time. The last part is a killer, like climbing stairs at a 60@ angle.

[@vtboomer]

Yes, glacial scooping on the Northeast mountains often left the steepest part at the top--and of course, at the point where you've done most of the climbing, and your legs may be feeling it! I always remind myself that steep climbing means I'm gaining altitude quickly, and it can't last much longer, right?!