Camel's Hump (Monroe Trail)
Trail · Vermont
Vermont's only major undeveloped peak (its bare, rocky profile appears on the state seal) rewards a 6.9-mile round-trip hike via the Monroe Trail with 360-degree views across the Green Mountains, prized in fall for miles of ridgeline color in every direction.
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Peak: October 4–October 8
Color builds from September 23 · mostly bare by October 27
Sampled at Camel's Hump (Monroe Trail)’s own coordinates and elevation (1226 m) rather than a regional average.
Vermont is sampled at 6 weather points, then moved 1 day earlier so the model agrees with 2 published peak dates from almanac.com. This year's weather has the peak running 1 day earlier than a normal year. How the forecast works
When to go to Camel's Hump (Monroe Trail)
Good color holds through about October 15, giving you roughly 22 days from the first turn to past peak. Against Vermont overall, that is 2 days earlier. Height explains the gap, since this sits at 4,022 ft. It sits at 4,022 ft, high enough to turn before the valleys do.
Camel's Hump (Monroe Trail) on the map
Drag the date slider to see when color reaches this corner of Vermont, or tap a pin for that stop’s own peak window.
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Frequently asked
- When does Camel's Hump (Monroe Trail) peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for October 4–October 8 (best estimate October 6). Color starts around September 23 and is mostly bare by October 27.
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