[tom62]

Yes, I also went through this on his FB page I live nearby to many of those photos they posted for the article. I live in the same county but never been down to Roxbury or Bridgewater for that matter. I'm more central to Torrington and Litchfield. I can't wait for the leaves to change, hope the colors are not going to be bad due to the dry conditions

[basehead617]

I know all these places so well. Sometimes I'm driving around incredibly glad that there's hardly anyone else around to spoil the views!

[Cambium]

Originally Posted by Stephy0519

I was walking in Norwalk, down by the harbor, two weeks ago and leaves were already falling!! I'm sick from all my travel right now, but will report back over the weekend once I feel better.

Cant wait! Thanks. More colors showing up now, imagine if it wasn't reaching 80s next 3 days. Should slow the progress down a bit. Next week will progress more with the chilly nights and 60s for highs.

Originally Posted by LuvNewEngland

I wanted to post this spectacular Litchfield County photo tour by one of Connecticut's most noted landscape photographer, Thomas Schoeller.

An Autumn Photo Tour of Connecticut's Litchfield Hills

Stunning! Love the read. Thanks! I gotta find time to get up there. This year might be a fast peak year due to the dryness.

[hvexpatinct]

Color is emerging in Washington. Had a pretty drive up to Averill Farm for apple picking this past weekend.

[papafox]

Cambium, I'm planning an overnight hike to a lean-to near Bear Mtn (1700 ft elev) on Oct 8th. Do you think this will be too early to have decent foliage, or should I wait until the 15th instead?


Even at peak, is this going to be an off year due to the dryness?


Thanks!

[Cambium]

Originally Posted by papafox

Cambium, I'm planning an overnight hike to a lean-to near Bear Mtn (1700 ft elev) on Oct 8th. Do you think this will be too early to have decent foliage, or should I wait until the 15th instead?

Even at peak, is this going to be an off year due to the dryness?

Thanks!

I say go on the 8th...


I went October 23, 2010 and it was slightly past peak up there.


Given the current dry conditions something tells me by Mid October it will be past peak or not looking so pretty. You should take a flight over the hills next week to check it out. Get a birds eye view before you head up.

From Mt Bear October 23, 2010

[papafox]

Originally Posted by Cambium

I say go on the 8th...


I went October 23, 2010 and it was slightly past peak up there.


Given the current dry conditions something tells me by Mid October it will be past peak or not looking so pretty. You should take a flight over the hills next week to check it out. Get a birds eye view before you head up.

From Mt Bear October 23, 2010

Thanks so much Cambium!

[Brian26]

Originally Posted by papafox

Cambium, I'm planning an overnight hike to a lean-to near Bear Mtn (1700 ft elev) on Oct 8th. Do you think this will be too early to have decent foliage, or should I wait until the 15th instead?


Even at peak, is this going to be an off year due to the dryness?


Thanks!

I did that section of the Appalachian trail a few years ago. I suggest maybe hiking Bear Mtn and camping in Sages Ravine on the other side. There is an official AT campsite there. Its the only old growth forest in CT and camping under the massive trees is well worth it.

Mount Riga State Park, Conn.

In a 600-foot ravine, guarded for centuries by two cascades, stand 100 or more acres of ancient forest, Connecticut’s largest old-growth stand. Straddling the border with Massachusetts, small pockets of hemlock 200 to 350 years old rear up 110 feet into the air on Bear Mountain’s southeast slope. The Appalachian Trail climbs this peak and descends into the ravine. Park at the trailhead on Route 41.

[papafox]

Originally Posted by Brian26

I did that section of the Appalachian trail a few years ago. I suggest maybe hiking Bear Mtn and camping in Sages Ravine on the other side. There is an official AT campsite there. Its the only old growth forest in CT and camping under the massive trees is well worth it.

Mount Riga State Park, Conn.

In a 600-foot ravine, guarded for centuries by two cascades, stand 100 or more acres of ancient forest, Connecticut’s largest old-growth stand. Straddling the border with Massachusetts, small pockets of hemlock 200 to 350 years old rear up 110 feet into the air on Bear Mountain’s southeast slope. The Appalachian Trail climbs this peak and descends into the ravine. Park at the trailhead on Route 41.

I've camped at Sages already and love it but am looking for something new. The Mt Riga lean-to is what we'll do.

[Cambium]

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