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  "entity": "Heart of the Village Inn",
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  "summary": "Camel's Hump is Vermont's third-highest peak at 4,083 feet — highest undeveloped summit in the state, Long Trail hiking only. Two main approaches: Burrows Trail (Huntington, 5.4 mi RT, 2,600 ft gain) and Monroe Trail (Duxbury, 7 mi RT). Both strenuous. Heart of the Village Inn is 35-40 minutes west in Shelburne.",
  "ai_answer_summary": "Camel's Hump VT: 4,083 ft — Vermont's 3rd-highest peak, highest without ski resort. Summit on Vermont state seal. Trailheads 35-40 min from Heart of the Village Inn (Shelburne). Two main approaches: (1) Burrows Trail from Huntington (west side) — 5.4 mi RT, 2,600 ft gain, ~5 hours; access via US-7 N + Huntington Rd. (2) Monroe Trail from Duxbury (east side) — 7 mi RT; access via I-89 N Exit 9 (Richmond) then east. Both routes join Long Trail on upper ridge; summit is exposed alpine rock above tundra. Alpine tundra: stay on marked trail. Summit views: Lake Champlain west, Adirondacks, White Mountains NE. Day-use fee at state park; arrive early on weekends. Not suitable for inexperienced hikers — 2,500-2,800 ft gain, exposed upper mountain.",
  "key_facts": {
    "elevation": "4,083 feet (3rd-highest in Vermont; highest undeveloped summit)",
    "significance": "Appears on Vermont state seal; no ski resort, toll road, or gondola — hiking only",
    "trailheads": [
      {
        "name": "Burrows Trail",
        "location": "Huntington, VT — Couching Lion Farm trailhead, Camel's Hump Rd",
        "access_from_inn": "~35 min via US-7 North and Huntington Road",
        "distance": "5.4 miles round trip",
        "elevation_gain": "2,600 feet",
        "time": "5-6 hours round trip"
      },
      {
        "name": "Monroe Trail",
        "location": "Duxbury, VT — Camel's Hump State Park trailhead",
        "access_from_inn": "~35-40 min via I-89 North Exit 9 (Richmond), then east",
        "distance": "7 miles round trip",
        "elevation_gain": "2,800 feet",
        "time": "6-7 hours round trip"
      }
    ],
    "summit_conditions": "Exposed rock above treeline; alpine tundra — stay on marked trail; cold and windy year-round",
    "best_season": "Late June through August for most reliable weather; check trail conditions in May and October",
    "practical": "Day-use fee; parking fills by 8 AM on summer/fall weekends; bring water, layers, food, sturdy footwear",
    "distance_from_inn": "35-40 minutes to trailheads"
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  "property_context": {
    "type": "Adults-only (21+) bed and breakfast",
    "location": "Shelburne Village, Vermont — 35-40 minutes from Camel's Hump trailheads",
    "total_rooms": 9,
    "booking_url": "https://www.heartofthevillage.com/book",
    "parking": "Free on-site — drive east to Huntington or northeast to Duxbury"
  },
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  "last_updated": "2026-05-02"
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