Hikers told to skip Irene-damaged trails

The Vermont Agency of Natural Resources is warning hikers to avoid areas that were hardest hit by Tropical Storm Irene. Officials say hikers should stay off Camel’s Hump mountain because some roads used to access hiking trails are closed or restricted to local residents. Both Camel’s Hump roads in Duxbury and Huntington are closed, cutting off access to two major hiking trails. Huntington’s road foreman says it may be several weeks before hikers can use the Burrows Trail. In Duxbury, it may be months before that side of the mountain is accessible to hikers. (AP)