You picked a great day to do the Hump! So did some other hikers. The sign didn't say the road is closed, it said the trails are closed. The state asks hikers not to climb in the fragile higher elevations to protect the trees and the trail. Also, the trail crews often pile the limbs along the trail to keep hikers on the trail, again, to protect the fragile forest ecosystem from all the feet. I often hike on the Long Trail in spring to get in shape and just keep to the lower sections to stay out of the mud.
In the early 80s I took a fill in job as a ranger naturalist at Camel's Hump. Just a short tenure but I never forget the experience of hiking the mountain everyday. Weekends were quite crowded. I have hike it once in the 90 but sadly I haven't hiked it in 25+ year. Mt Monadnock is close to home so easier to get to for a few nice hikes.
Hiking the mountain everyday must be so interesting because you would see the seasonal changes in detail, wildlife, and different views, etc. It's like your own mountain!
Great video! My wife and I have been following your videos on NH hiking and camping for a while as they are quite well put together. We live in VT and have hiked Camel's Hump a bunch of times. Honestly haven't hiked Burrows in a while simply due to it being so overcrowded. Hearing you saw only 30 people is crazy. The last time we hiked Burrows, I lost count at 150 going by us while hiking down. Our favorite hike for Camel's Hump is an out and back on the Monroe Trail on the Duxbury side (closer to Waterbury, VT) of the mountain. The trail is a little longer, but the footing is a lot nicer and there is the Hump Brook Tentside 1 mile in that's free to use if you want to make an overnight out of it. Parking at Monroe is also a lot more plentiful due to a recent lot rebuild. Keep up the great videos! We're working on our NH48 and 52WAV.
Good comment, thanks! I love the tips and it is cool you know the area so well. Wow - 150 people! That is amazing to me because I don't know the area very well. I feel like I've been around here for different things, never knowing all the other things are so nearby.
I felt inspired to backpack while sitting on the beautiful summit. Although you cannot camp there, you can look off in the far distance at other rocky outcroppings. I always wonder "what would it be like over there!" It was so peaceful up there.
Vermont has another greatness - the views while driving your car. The scenery along the highway and backroads is so beautiful that your jaw will drop and your mouth will say "wow" many times. The rolling hills allow you to see valleys and farms and so so so so so many trees. And the food ... you can find exceptional flavors in Vermont.
So, were the Skeeters a factor, coming back down from the summit .... ?? (usually when hikers are all sweaty from the ascend, they attract more skeeters on the descend .......) Your opinion .... ??
Not on this day. Too cold. Too breezy. Zero bugs near me. Oh - there were several terrifying wasps or hornets at the summit. But they seemed more interested in the ladies with sandwiches than me with my little cup of berries. I stayed clear of them. Maybe they are nesting in the rock nooks.
I like being home. I have a ton of stuff to do. This is gardening time and we have a very large area requiring constant yard work. I also like cooking and being with my family and pets. So being away is hard. But if I don't go - I get out of balance and very grouchy. Then there is the packing of the car. What I like least about car camping is the feeling I am sitting in the woods with no view. It can be relaxing but it can also be dull. That last one was too hot at 90 degrees. But don't worry because I am preparing to enjoy it as I have a few reservations for multiple nights coming up this summer. My best car camp ever was Cobscook, Maine. That campsite was phenomenal.
Being a Vermonter (who lives in GMNF), I can tell you that it's not so much about signs. Here we simply resort to common sense, and weather and terrain awareness. Vermont isn't the 'nanny state' NY is. (That's me being kind.) Cheers! ;-)
I can appreciate that perspective. Probably the social media aspect of my experience makes me sensitive to how it will look to viewers. Over time maybe I can show there is a buffer zone around rules and a hiker/backpacker's common sense is an evolving, developing thing.
You picked a great day to do the Hump! So did some other hikers. The sign didn't say the road is closed, it said the trails are closed. The state asks hikers not to climb in the fragile higher elevations to protect the trees and the trail. Also, the trail crews often pile the limbs along the trail to keep hikers on the trail, again, to protect the fragile forest ecosystem from all the feet. I often hike on the Long Trail in spring to get in shape and just keep to the lower sections to stay out of the mud.
In the early 80s I took a fill in job as a ranger naturalist at Camel's Hump. Just a short tenure but I never forget the experience of hiking the mountain everyday. Weekends were quite crowded. I have hike it once in the 90 but sadly I haven't hiked it in 25+ year. Mt Monadnock is close to home so easier to get to for a few nice hikes.
Hiking the mountain everyday must be so interesting because you would see the seasonal changes in detail, wildlife, and different views, etc. It's like your own mountain!
Thank-you, Rachel. That was spectacular. Aren't those GMC trail crews amazing!!??
Thanks. Yeah, it looked like they were comfortable being out there all day.
What a hike, yout adventures are always captivating! 👏👏
Thanks!
Nice video. Thanks for sharing. 👍34
Thank you too!
Showed my wife this video as ive hiked camels hump twice. I love the natural beauty when im backpacking.
Thanks, yes, an especially beautiful area. So peaceful.
Great video! My wife and I have been following your videos on NH hiking and camping for a while as they are quite well put together. We live in VT and have hiked Camel's Hump a bunch of times. Honestly haven't hiked Burrows in a while simply due to it being so overcrowded. Hearing you saw only 30 people is crazy. The last time we hiked Burrows, I lost count at 150 going by us while hiking down. Our favorite hike for Camel's Hump is an out and back on the Monroe Trail on the Duxbury side (closer to Waterbury, VT) of the mountain. The trail is a little longer, but the footing is a lot nicer and there is the Hump Brook Tentside 1 mile in that's free to use if you want to make an overnight out of it. Parking at Monroe is also a lot more plentiful due to a recent lot rebuild. Keep up the great videos! We're working on our NH48 and 52WAV.
Good comment, thanks! I love the tips and it is cool you know the area so well. Wow - 150 people! That is amazing to me because I don't know the area very well. I feel like I've been around here for different things, never knowing all the other things are so nearby.
Awesome video!! Love your climbs!🥰🥾🥾🌸😎
Thank you 🤗
That's my favorite mountain! I moved away from New England last year and miss the mountains so I love getting to see them through these videos
I felt inspired to backpack while sitting on the beautiful summit. Although you cannot camp there, you can look off in the far distance at other rocky outcroppings. I always wonder "what would it be like over there!" It was so peaceful up there.
@@RachelWhelton Looked like "The PERFECT Summit" ..... "Thank you" for taking us there !!!
Thanks again 🙏 for sharing. Thoroughly enjoyed. Looking forward to your next trip. Good luck Ms. Rachel 👍
Glad you enjoyed it!
I love your adventures, Rachel! Vermont is one of my favorite places. So pretty.
It really is!
Thanks for sharing. I gotta get to VT more often. Also after seeing many of your videos I've noticed you own an impressive amount of hiking here.
Vermont has another greatness - the views while driving your car. The scenery along the highway and backroads is so beautiful that your jaw will drop and your mouth will say "wow" many times. The rolling hills allow you to see valleys and farms and so so so so so many trees. And the food ... you can find exceptional flavors in Vermont.
Thanks Rachel
Thanks to you, too, who watches all my videos! 😃
So, were the Skeeters a factor, coming back down from the summit .... ?? (usually when hikers are all sweaty from the ascend, they attract more skeeters on the descend .......) Your opinion .... ??
Not on this day. Too cold. Too breezy. Zero bugs near me. Oh - there were several terrifying wasps or hornets at the summit. But they seemed more interested in the ladies with sandwiches than me with my little cup of berries. I stayed clear of them. Maybe they are nesting in the rock nooks.
Great video. What don't you like about car camping?
I like being home. I have a ton of stuff to do. This is gardening time and we have a very large area requiring constant yard work. I also like cooking and being with my family and pets. So being away is hard. But if I don't go - I get out of balance and very grouchy. Then there is the packing of the car. What I like least about car camping is the feeling I am sitting in the woods with no view. It can be relaxing but it can also be dull. That last one was too hot at 90 degrees. But don't worry because I am preparing to enjoy it as I have a few reservations for multiple nights coming up this summer. My best car camp ever was Cobscook, Maine. That campsite was phenomenal.
Being a Vermonter (who lives in GMNF), I can tell you that it's not so much about signs. Here we simply resort to common sense, and weather and terrain awareness. Vermont isn't the 'nanny state' NY is. (That's me being kind.) Cheers! ;-)
I can appreciate that perspective. Probably the social media aspect of my experience makes me sensitive to how it will look to viewers. Over time maybe I can show there is a buffer zone around rules and a hiker/backpacker's common sense is an evolving, developing thing.
Great views for not many miles. And the bonus of checking off another NE67 and the bakery🧁
Yes, exactly all that!