I made the most of the warm weather this weekend and hiked as much as I possibly could. Like I said a few posts ago, the leaf peeping season is thriving and it has always been one of my favorite things to do. I figured I could assess the mountains I hiked on how well the foliage is in case my fellow bloggers were trying to get insta-worthy pictures and want to make sure they are getting the most out of the hike they choose to do.

I started my hiking weekend with a solo trip up West Rattlesnake on October, 19. If you are planning to do this hike to look at the changing colors, I recommend waiting a little while longer. Most of the trees were green with only little color change.

On October 20, I made the ascend up Artist’s Bluff and man was the view spectacular! I give this this hike a 10/10 for foliage views. It is a relatively short hike at about 0.9 mi round trip and is one that the whole family could easily do.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On October 21, I made the treck to Canaan, NH to hike up Mt. Cardigan with my dog, sister, brother in-law, and my cousin. It took us just under an hour to make it to the top, only stopping briefly for water on two occasions. There are 360 degree views of endless foliage, mountains, windmills, small towns, and little lentic areas. It was absolutely amazing and by far the most rewarding hike of the weekend. There are many opportunities to get a good picture, free of people in the way because at the top there is about large flat area which gradually slopes surrounding the fire tower that gives you more than enough room to do so. If you are planning a trip to leaf peep I highly suggest Mt.Cardigan!