Are you looking for the best spots for fall foliage around Rutland? We are lucky here in the Green Mountains to have so many great spots for leaf-peeping! People come from all over to see what we get to look at, literally from our own front yards. We've listed our family's favorite places to see autumn leaves around Rutland and beyond! We love hiking and visiting parks, so included those in our list of where to see fall leaves.
Want to know when fall colors will be at their peak in Vermont? Check out this fall foliage prediction map from SmokyMountains.com. Simply move the slider at the bottom of the map to get an idea when leaves will be at peak colors in Vermont and across the United States. No map like this can be 100 percent accurate, of course, but it can give you a good idea of when fall colors will peak.
Ready to go find some beautiful fall leaves?
Here are my family's favorite spots for leaf-peeping in the Rutland area:
{Pine Hill Park}
{2 Oak St Ext, Rutland VT}
Right in the heart of Rutland and fun for the whole family, this is a great spot to see the fall colors from below. If you're up for a bit of a hike, you can wander up far enough to really take in some gorgeous scenery. But even if you stick to the very family-friendly lower Georgetti Loop walking trail, its a wander that even the littlest hikers can do.
{Pittsford Trail Network}
{Town of Pittsford}
Easy to get to, with lots of different options depending on length and ability. A favorite of ours is the High Meadows Trail. Just under a mile and mostly flat, you'll see some truly incredible views of the Taconics and Adirondacks.
{Taconic Ramble State Park}
{321 St John Rd, Hubbardton VT}
Just a quick trip out of town, you practically don't even have to get out of your car to see some stunning views. There are a variety of trails throughout the park and a gorgeous Japanese garden. If you're up for a rocky climb you can reach some amazing vistas, but you'll have plenty of opportunity for leaf peeping from the the meadows.
{All Over Town}
{Rutland, VT}
Truthfully, you don't have to break out your hiking shoes, go for a long drive, or even leave town to see some gorgeous fall colors. We are THAT lucky here! Take a step outside, wherever you are, and take a look at those rolling hills and rising Green Mountains. Find an open space around town - parks are great options - and you're sure to catch some spectacular changing leaves without any effort at all!
