FOLIAGE REPORT

Current Foliage Report | Week of Sep 8, 2025

September is still summer! We’re still finding days to jump in the lake and most evenings wind down without the need for a heavy jacket. The leaves on the trees have yet to turn, but if you look close enough, you can tell they are itching too.

Fall in Vermont unfolds across a spectrum of vivid color ranging from brilliant crimson, blaze orange, bright yellow, and the greens hanging on from late summer. Often, you can see this whole palette in one place as the seasons shift, depending on the variety of tree species in the area. Vermont’s high density of sugar maples, spread across forests that cover 70% of the state, gives the Green Mountains their signature bright autumn color.

It’s hard to predict exactly when that time-honored fall color will reach its peak saturation, because weather conditions like rainfall, temperature, sunlight, and wind influence overall tree health. However, visitors count on a general pattern year over year: Color tends to start in the northern regions of the state, at the highest elevations first, before moving down from the mountains and geographically into the central and southern regions.

OUR FALL FAVORITES

Whitcomb’s Pumpkins and Corn Maze: Williston, VT- Open Wednesday 2pm-6pm and Sat/Sun 10am-5pm

Shelburne Orchard
U-Pick apples and farm stand favorites! The orchard is open Monday from 12-5pm and Tuesday-Sunday 9am-5pm. Shelburne Orchard frequently hosts music, tastings, food trucks, and more, so be sure to explore their calendar here.

Adam’s Apple Orchard & Farm Market
Pop over to Williston for U-Pick options, open daily from 10am-5pm. Adams often hosts outside food vendors and music! Check out their calendar here.

Hacket’s Orchard in South Hero
U-Pick options throughout the season, open daily 8am-6pm

Shelburne Farms
Walk the beautiful grounds and explore the Children’s Farmyard, open daily from 10am-4pm.

TAKE A DRIVE

Explore two self guided foliage tours beginning and ending in Burlington here.

FALL HARVEST PACKAGE

You’ll be welcomed to your room with fall treats before heading to a farm to pick your own pumpkins. Book now.