FOLIAGE REPORT

Current Foliage Report | Week of October 14

You can’t really go wrong with foliage views across the state right now. This past week has been incredibly vibrant, even in places that are past peak. All areas of Vermont currently have plenty of yellow and orange foliage offering beautiful viewing while driving through the hills. 

While a hike will never fail to give you a great Vermont view, you might notice the leaves above the treeline are past peak. Leaves in the higher elevations have come and gone, but looking down into valleys will still promise lots of color. 

The next few days are bringing rainy and cold weather, as expected of mid-late October. Burlington is often among the last areas of the state to reach peak, but we’re beginning to see yellows across the city.

What’s happening? Trees prepare for winter by shutting down photosynthesis and degrading chlorophyll in their leaves to reveal the colors we now see on the landscape. One of the last steps in preparing for winter is the shedding of leaves so that the trees can stay dormant during the cold winter months. Over the next few weeks, we can expect to see leaf drop occurring in the higher and colder locations, gradually progressing through the mid-elevations and into the valleys. 

Best Bets For Foliage

• The Taconic Mountains in the southwest look great, as do many of the hills in the central and southern Green Mountains. 
• Scenic lakes and ponds, such as the Waterbury Reservoir, Lake Dunmore, and the reservoirs of southern Vermont look beautiful right now, reflecting the backdrop of yellows, oranges, and reds.
• Scenic byways such as Molly Stark, Scenic Route 100, and the Shires of Vermont would offer great fall color.

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.

Adams 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.

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

Shelburne Farms
Walk the beautiful grounds and explore the Childrens 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.