I would say we are finally, certainly past peak, says Michelle English from Nevada City.
Just don’t tell the black oaks, most gum trees, and the Japanese maples, which are still showing some color, as well as this spectacular, hanging in there wall of Boston ivy!
The colors continue under blue skies at Cal Poly Humboldt in Arcata. More sunshine was in the forecast today making for a perfect time to visit the quiet campus during the break, according to color spotter Michelle Pontoni.
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It was a fall-filled weekend for Vishal Mishra and his wife, Seema, who took a long, rainy drive from the Bay Area to Apple Hill in El Dorado County.
We have been fortunate to get good rain over the last few days, Mishra said.
“It was pouring the entire day (November 18), but made for brighter colors! Absolutely vibrant in most parts of Apple Hill, Placerville and Camino. It surely seems to be peaking right now,” he said.
Cider and donuts rounded out the experience for a perfect combo of fall favorites.
Apple Hill, Camino (3,133′) – Full Peak (75-100%) GO NOW!
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A road trip for work this week took color spotter Philip Reedy along the the Upper Sacramento River on the way to Oregon. Along the way he found some beautiful color.
“I made several stops coming and going to check out the colors along I-5 and the river,” Reedy said. “The mountainsides from Redding to Mt Shasta are covered with oaks at peak color for the entire length of the river, so it’s a great time to visit that area.”
While there weren’t a lot of fall colors left in central Oregon, the canyon walls at Smith Rock are a brilliant orange all year, according to Reedy. “It is an amazing place and definitely worth the drive.”
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Plumas County has enjoyed the awe of Mother Nature this fall with stunning colors from vibrant yellows to scarlets and purples. Now the area is beginning to enjoy the change from golden colors to leaves wafting in the breeze and falling to the ground in preparation for the area’s winter wonderland.
Lots of holiday preparation is going on in the rural towns starting with finding the perfect Christmas tree. Cutting permits for $10 at:
On November 24 join the community of Chester for a tree lighting ceremony, the opening of the ice-skating rink and the annual Merchant’s Night Out. Streets are filled with shoppers enjoying the warmth of bonfires in front of all the stores while having a bite to eat and a holiday libation.
On December 2, the 52nd annual Sparkle in Quincy is reminiscent of a country Christmas with lighted parade, live music and shopping. Learn about more events here.
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In and around Nevada City, colors are looking bright and beautiful according to Michelle English.
Bear Yuba Land Trust’s Cascade Canal Trail, on Banner Mountain in Nevada City was looking lovely on November 12 and again on November 14, 2023.
This is one of the area’s most popular trails, English says. You can make it a mellow stroll on level ground along the canal, or you can get those glutes working by heading off on a few side loops.
“It’s glorious and has a special woodpecker preserve area off of one of the loops,” she explains. “We saw a pair of Pileated woodpeckers pounding away at a large snag, which was worth the uphill on the return, for sure.”
Champion Mine Road in Nevada City is also part of the Bear-Yuba Land Trust’s Tribute Trail system, so you can have these fall views on amazing trail hikes and you even get to cross a super nifty suspension bridge over Deer Creek.
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Fall foliage is NEAR PEAK in the San Gabriel Mountains reports Tim Vandehey. During his first fall really hunting the colors, Vandehey captured the area in some beautiful images of black oak trees and more.
He also reports that the area near Mt. Baldy is a mix of PATCHY/NEAR PEAK.
San Gabriel Mountains (5,900’) – Near Peak (50 – 75%), Go Now.
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