Camel's Hump State Forest

Camel's Hump State Forest (alternatively Camels Hump State Forest) covers a total of 2,323 acres (9.40 km2) in two blocks in the U.S. state of Vermont.[2] Stevens Block comprises 1,680 acres (6.8 km2) in Buels Gore, Fayston, and Starksboro in Chittenden, Washington, and Addison counties, respectively. Howe Block covers 643 acres (2.60 km2) in Waitsfield and Fayston, both in Washington county. The forest is managed by the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation.[3]

Camel's Hump State Forest
Map showing the location of Camel's Hump State Forest
Map showing the location of Camel's Hump State Forest
Geography
LocationChittenden, Addison, and Washington Counties, Vermont, United States
Coordinates44.1977°N 72.9492°W / 44.1977; -72.9492
Area2,323 acres (9.40 km2)
Administration
StatusState forest
Established1986
Governing bodyVermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
Websitefpr.vermont.gov/camels-hump-state-forest
Ecology
Lesser floraEastern Jacob's ladder (Polemonium vanbruntiae)[1]

Description

The Stevens Block of Camel's Hump State Forest is managed for wildlife habitat and timber resources. The Long Trail skirts the eastern edge of this block of the forest. Parking is available at Appalachian Gap on Vermont Route 17.[4]

The Howe Block of Camel's Hump State Forest is a popular mountain biking destination. There are numerous trails in the area including Busternut Trail, Clinic Trail, Cyclone Trail, and Enchanted Forest Trail. Parking is available at either end of Tucker Hill Road in Fayston.[5]

See also

Bibliography
  • Alfieri, Amy; Chipman, Brian; Gobeille, John; Johnson, Michael; Leonard, Matthew; Nerenberg, Jason; Peterson, Robert; Sausville, David; Sabourin, Gary; Zaino, Robert (2017). "Camel's Hump Management Unit: Long Range Management Plan" (PDF). State of Vermont: Agency of Natural Resources; Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation; Fish and Wildlife Department. Retrieved 21 January 2020.
  • Alfieri, Amy; Bates, Karen; Gobeille, John; Johnson, Michael; Leonard, Matthew; Mikula, Toni; Nerenberg, Jason; Peterson, Robert; Sausville, David; Simard, Lee; Wrigley, Kathryn; Zaino, Robert; Baron, Bill; Chipman, Brian; Sabourin, Gary; Sawyer, Gary (October 2021). "Camel's Hump Management Unit: Long Range Management Plan" (PDF). State of Vermont, Agency of Natural Resources: Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation; Fish and Wildlife Department. Retrieved 4 May 2023.

References
  1. Alfieri et al. 2017, p. 31.
  2. "Camel's Hump State Forest". Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation. Retrieved 27 January 2020.
  3. Alfieri et al. 2017.
  4. Vermont Mad River Valley Trail Map (Topographic map) (3rd ed.). 1:50,000. Map Adventures. 2012. ISBN 1-890060-18-6.
  5. "Camel's Hump State Forest: Howe Block Mountain Bike Trails". Trail Finder. Retrieved 5 February 2017.
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