Just east of Camel's Hump State Forest in Starksboro, on the north peak of Stark Mountain at , sits Stark's Nest, a warming hut for winter skiers at the Mad River Glen ski area. In the summer, the hut becomes an overnight lodge for hikers. The hike from Appalachian Gap to Stark's Nest via the Long Trail is with of vertical gain. Likewise it is from the base of the Mad River Glen ski area to Stark's Nest via the Stark Mountain Trail but with of vertical gain.