New York State Fall Foliage Report for Nov 4 through Nov 10
This is the ninth 2020 I LOVE NY Fall Foliage Report for New York State. Reports are obtained from volunteer field observers and reflect expected color conditions for the coming weekend. Reports are issued every Wednesday afternoon. I LOVE NY urges travelers to follow all public health and safety guidelines, including wearing a face covering and maintaining appropriate social distancing. Click here for more information on New York's response to COVID-19, including travel restrictions.
Gorgeous autumn colors continue their seasonal progression in New York State, with a mix of peak and past-peak leaves expected from the lower Hudson Valley to New York City, according to observers for Empire State Development’s I LOVE NY program.
In the Hudson Valley, spotters in the Putnam County village of Cold Spring expect peak foliage to continue through this weekend with 95% color change. Both banks of the Hudson River and the river-facing hills are alive with brilliant red, yellow, and orange leaves, along with some trees yet to change and some leaf droppage. Hikers on Anthony’s Nose, Camp Smith Trail, Sugarloaf, Lost Pond, Lost Loop, Breakneck Ridge, Bull Hill, and sections of the Appalachian Trail will enjoy wonderful treks amid the full spectrum of foliage and fabulous views.
Observers traveling south toward Westchester and Rockland counties note that areas between the Hudson River and Long Island Sound are past-peak, while the trees along the river contain more leaves and a greater variety of color. Motorists on Route 9, the Palisades Parkway, and Route 9W will enjoy the brilliant red, yellow, orange, and purple foliage, while hikers on trails overlooking the Hudson River will appreciate the wonderful panoramic views of the opposite bank. Spotters in White Plains are predicting past-peak foliage with mostly muted red and orange leaves amid several bare trees.
Orange County foliage is now past-peak, according to spotters in Goshen. Look for some very brilliant burnt oranges and fiery reds, despite significant leaf droppage. At Bear Mountain, foliage will be mostly past-peak with spots of color in a few areas, but none in faraway viewing. Dutchess County will be past-peak this weekend, according to spotters in Poughkeepsie and Beacon. Leaves are mostly bright yellow with orange and red accents, and more color will be found closer to the Hudson River.
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