Majestic old maple tree showing fall colors

Majestic old maple tree showing fall colors

The fall foliage season is quickly approaching at Killington. While we have not yet had a frost across the area, the hours of sunlight are shortening, and with them the heat of the summer is fading away.

Mary and I took a good hike today around the basin area of Killington. From the inn, we hiked up Roaring Brook Road behind the Killington Resort Golf Course to the High Ridge Condominium community. Sitting exactily across the valley from Killington Peak, we were able to take in some spectacular views with a field of vision spanning from Pico Mountain to Skye Peak.

Panoramic views of Killington from East Mountain Road. Click to enlarge..

All along our route, we saw trees that were starting their annual show of fall colors. While peak colors will be several weeks off, the show was very colorful all the same. It made one forget that what we were really doing was getting our legs in shape for ski season by hiking up and down the hills around town.

We took a break from our hike for a nice lunch at the club house of the Killington Resort Golf Course. It was a little chilly to eat lunch on the deck, but Mike the bartender was very nice. If you plan to play golf at the Killington Resort course this year, keep in mind that they usually close for the season just after Columbus Day weekend. Green Mountain National, being at a lower elevation, usually stays open for golf several weeks longer through the end of October, weather permitting. So you still have time to chase the little white ball across the Vermont countryside. And see some great fall foliage colors in the process.

Where ever you may be, keep it in the fairway and don't forget the sunscreen.