Camel's Hump
Camel's Hump (alternatively Camels Hump) is a mountain in the Green Mountains in the U.S. state of Vermont. The north slope of the mountain borders the Winooski River, which has carved through the Green Mountains over eons. At 4,083 ft (1,244 m), it is tied with Mount Ellen for the third-highest mountain in Vermont. Surmounted by 10 acres (4 ha) of alpine tundra, the mountain is the most significant feature in Camel's Hump State Park. Because of its distinctive profile, it is perhaps the state's most recognized mountain, featured on the state quarter.
| Camel's Hump | |
|---|---|
Camel's Hump, July 2006 | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 4,083 ft (1,244 m) |
| Prominence | 1,860 ft (570 m) |
| Listing | New England 4,000-footers New England Fifty Finest #46 |
| Coordinates | 44°19′11″N 72°53′10″W |
| Geography | |
Camel's Hump Vermont, U.S.A. | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Vermont |
| County | Chittenden / Washington |
| Town | Huntington / Duxbury |
| Parent range | Green Mountains |
| Geology | |
| Age of rock | 550 million years |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Hiking trail |
U.S. National Natural Landmark | |
| Designated | 1968 |
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