Breakfast view across Roaring Brook Valley from Birch Ridge Inn

Breakfast view across Roaring Brook Valley from Birch Ridge Inn

While there were a few who were in denial last week about the arrival of fall colors in Killington, looking out the window today should put down any doubts. The Roaring Brook Valley and Killington Basin area are coming alive with their annual show of fall colors.

Cool weather last night, with temperatures dipping to the low 40's high 30's have set the color in place. Scattered around the forests on the mountains of Killington, the early season maple trees are catching fire with a display of vibrant red. These are just the early trees to show fall colors, the signal trees so to speak, who announce the start of the fall season with their early show of fall color.

Reports from the area are indicating that broad changes are also taking place at lower elevations. Color is appearing west of Killington along Route 4 towards Rutland on the back side of Killington Peak and Pico Mountain. Guests have enjoyed the color along the Deers Leap hiking trail at the top of the Sherburne Pass on Route 4.

Temperatures the next couple of days at Killington will be in the upper 30's in the evening to mid 60's during the day. If you plan on visiting the area, this is definitely the season for layers. Although many locals are still in shorts (yours truly included), guests from states in the deep south have been seen breaking out their fleeces and heavier coats.

Where ever you may be .. there are still many weeks of good golf weather left, so keep it in the fairway...