Getting worried for Oct 14-18 trip

[Lisa Williams]

Am I jumping the gun here? I can't help but be worried that our trip into southern Vermont and New Hampshire will be a little late on Oct 14-18 for good color. Do the peak colors stick around for a few days? We fly into Manchester Friday afternoon the 14th. Would we be better off heading into northern Massachusetts?

[Axel in JP]

You shouldn't be late at all. Hike up to the top of Mt. Monadnock for some amazing views. You've picked good dates, and I think that over that weekend in New England you'll never be more than an hour away from spectacular foliage.

Last year I was in Nashua and Manchester for several days right around Halloween, and the color was still gorgeous then, if that answers your question at all about whether the foliage lingers.

[pwt54]

That is a good time for that area. The reports you have read about southern VT are for the highlands. The lower areas around Brattleboro and Bennington will turn later. If fact I expect the colors will be good as far north as White River Jct. this year.

[Lisa Williams]

Thanks for setting my mind at ease. We were hoping not to have to chase the colors too much by car. I appreciate the help.

[ixl]

I drove from Danby down to Bennington today. There is still LOTS of green in that area. --c