Hiking back on this part of the trail, the leaves were largely gone and the woods had a strongly November feel to them. I do like season of November, but it seems like summer has so quickly faded in the rear view mirror.
Taken on Saturday October 26, 2019 at Grafton Lakes State Park.
Looking north-west from the firetower at the fading colors, on this late October day. The terrian in this direction, which shows part of Petersburgh State Forest, is relatively rolling, but not mountaness, although a clearer you could certainly see the Adirondacks from here.
Taken on Saturday October 26, 2019 at Grafton Lakes State Park.
At the end of my hike on Saturday, I walked down to Long Pond down to the boaat launch on the west end of the lake. It was close to sunset, and while the leaves were mostly gone around the lake, it was still a beautiful ending to a nice day.
Taken on Saturday October 26, 2019 at Grafton Lakes State Park.
The reds were quite strong looking east to Bennington. For a while taking in the view, and seeing Stratton Mountain in the distance, I was kicking myself for not bringing my camping gear. But I am content with just enjoying the view, and heading home. I can always go back to Vermont later in November.
Taken on Saturday October 26, 2019 at Grafton Lakes State Park.
Petersburgh State Forest and rolling farm country of the many small hick towns that make up Washington County.
Taken on Saturday October 26, 2019 at Grafton Lakes State Park.
Looking south west from the firetower, you could see the Catskill Mountains sillouted with the setting sun and clouds pushing in front of the rain was to come sunday morning.
Taken on Saturday October 26, 2019 at Grafton Lakes State Park.
I decided to hike up Dickenson Hill Fire at Grafton Lakes State Park today. Been a few years since I've been here and it's not too far from home.
Taken on Monday December 13, 2021 at Grafton Lakes State Park.