Beautiful Fall Colors at Killington

Beautiful Fall Colors at Killington

One of the nice things about living at Killington is how accessible it is to enjoy the outdoors. With Vermont's Green Mountains as a backdrop, even a simple walk around the neighborhood reveals fall colors in full detail at this time of year.

Colors in the mountains are improving every day. While the forest still has an abundant amount of green, many of the trees are starting to show their characteristic colors.

The stars of the show, of course, are the maple trees. Throughout the Killington Basin the maple trees are starting to show a brilliant flaming red. Some of the early trees are fully involved in their fall regalia. Most have just started to turn with the tips of the leaves beginning to catch fire.

Birch and Poplar trees are starting to show their characteristic yellow hue. Historically the birches lead the poplar trees on their seasonal progression. You will find hints of yellow interspersed throughout the foliage canopy.

Oak trees are starting to display their burnt orange hue. Historically the last leaves to drop from the trees, they are showing well at the higher elevations, with the lower elevations still primarily decked out in green.

Beautiful colors on our walk about around the neighborhood. Click again to resume rotation.

Color changes are starting to be more pronounced each day. Warm temperatures and cool nights are starting to coax the color out of the leaves.

Peak color in Killington is still several days away, based upon historical observations. The upper mountainsides are nicely colored with the valley floors starting the process.

Below are a couple of Youtube clips I took during my walk about. Nothing fancy, just people having a good time on the first day of skiing for the season at Killington. People attending this coming weekends "Brewfest" in Killington will be treated to the full display of fall colors. It should be "glorious".

Where ever you may be, keep the ball in the fairway, and remember the fall leaf rule.