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Do you think that an out of shape person could climb Camels Hump in Vermont?
I personally have never tried climbing the mountain, but one of my friends wants to later this month.
She isn’t really in shape, and hasn’t done a lot of hiking.
So thank you!
Remember, it’s Camels Hump in Northern Vermont, US.
Thanks.
If you use the Burrows Trail and can keep at least a 1 mi. an hour pace. You should be able to top-out in a little over 2 hours. It is the shortest trail to the top, but it is steep and chances are you won’t be able to keep that pace the whole time.
Out of shape is different than overwieight. I weigh 275 but I also hike 3 miles a day at least 4 times a week. Camel’s Hump is a tough hike no matter which way you take it. It’s either a long approach that takes stamina or a steep approach that requires strength. If your friend is just out of shape she might be able to do it. However if weight is the concern I’d suggest something much smaller to start with.
Camel’s Hump is over 4000 feet. If you’ve never climbed a 4000 foot mountain before, this is not the one to make your first.
The Last Stretch: Hiking Camels Hump, VT