Leaf peeping in Vermont with camper

Montpelier area is past peak, but there's still lots of color blowing around the ground.

The earliest we could get up that way will be next weekend probably....still worth coming? Looking for some nice boondocking spots in S. Vermont to boot. Thanks

....we just hit "peak" here just north of the Vermont border with Quebec. The onset was very, very fast: just a week ago leaves were mostly green (the maples), with the ash trees (all ash species) completely leafless (our ash around here lose leaves in September, and are bare by appx Oct 1st). We expect most of our leaves to be gone (down) in 1.5 days -- by Monday (when heavy rains are expected).

Most covered bridges have a weight limit in an effort to preserve them , usually limited to cars and empty pickups . Some are only foot traffic .

Northern VT and NH is almost past peak , central is at peak , and southern is coming on fast .

Note; peak foliage is a very subjective term , until the leaves fall I think it's all good .

I know its been a couple weeks since this topic was started, but how are colors now in the Vermont area? I was also curious if anyone had any experience with going through the numerous covered bridges with their truck camper? Do you fit or is this not recommended?

SugarHillCTD wrote:
But do pay attention because some folks will be looking at the leaves and not as much at the road.

Last Friday I rode my motorcycle over the Kanc' (New Hampshire) and the leaves are in full color at the top.

Will be driving the Kanc' next Saturday headed to Fryeburg.

In my limited experiences during leaf peeping season in Vermont I found that you don't even need to find small out of the way roads to explore! The colors explode EVERYWHERE you go and it's spectacular to see, especially from a vista vantage point up on a knoll! I realize you want places to explore that you can camp, but for just leaf peeping you don't have to go "off road".. We did the B&B route when we were there..

Have fun!

Dak

s1214 wrote:
There are some side roads that have clearance issues. One in Vergennes and another in Royalton come to mind, and then there are the covered bridges. But none of these are on the well traveled ways and all are clearly marked. As long as you pay attention, you should be fine.

There are over 100 covered bridges in Vermont...but these SHOULD be obvious to spot...and mostly on back roads.
Vermont...or anywhere...in Northern New England is awesome this time of year...

We'll be up that way several times over the next month.

Have fun, B

But do pay attention because some folks will be looking at the leaves and not as much at the road.

Last Friday I rode my motorcycle over the Kanc' (New Hampshire) and the leaves are in full color at the top.

There are some side roads that have clearance issues. One in Vergennes and another in Royalton come to mind, and then there are the covered bridges. But none of these are on the well traveled ways and all are clearly marked. As long as you pay attention, you should be fine.