Camels Hump State Forest

Camels Hump State Forest
From Camel's Hump Summit looking south toward Mt. Ethan Allen.
Type State forest
Location Chittenden and Washington Counties, Vermont
Coordinates 44°10′04″N 72°50′57″W / 44.16775°N 72.8492°W / 44.16775; -72.8492Coordinates: 44°10′04″N 72°50′57″W / 44.16775°N 72.8492°W / 44.16775; -72.8492
Area 2,323 acres (9.40 km2) in two blocks
Created 1986
Operated by Vermont Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation
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Camels Hump State Forest covers a total of 2,323 acres (9.40 km2) in two blocks in Vermont. Steven's Block comprises 1,680 acres (6.8 km2) in Fayston, Buels Gore and Starksboro in Chittenden and Washington Counties. It is managed for wildlife habitat and timber resources, and the Long Trail runs through this area.[1] Howe Block is 643 acres (2.60 km2) in Fayston, and Waitsfield in Chittenden and Washington counties and is popular for mountain biking.[2] The forest is managed by the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation.

References

  1. "Camels Hump State Forest". Vermont Dept. of Forests, Parks and Recreation. Retrieved 4 February 2017.
  2. "Camel's Hump State Forest: Howe Block Mountain Bike Trails". Trail Finder. Retrieved 5 February 2017.
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