Maryland Fall Foliage Report for Saturday, October 8, 2022 – The Southern Maryland Chronicle

Final week we talked about one of many largest impacts on fall foliage – climate. Ian introduced a whole lot of wind and rain to our area, leading to a moist forest flooring and cooler temperatures, and fortunately not a whole lot of leaf drop because of the early fall timing of the storm. And whereas the paths in our parks could also be muddy, people, weekends like this are made for the autumn. 

Western Maryland’s bushes reveal fall’s best array of colours, with sensible oranges, yellows, and reds portray the skyline. Jap Maryland remains to be experiencing a whole lot of inexperienced, however small pops of colour can nonetheless be seen. 

In the event you’re planning to immerse your self in all issues fall this weekend, don’t overlook to snap your photographs and ship them our means!

Western Maryland

Because the begin of fall, now we have had principally cool climate with a mixture of wet and sunny days. That is preferrred fall foliage climate, giving us a spectacular show. The sugar and crimson maples are the present’s stars now, with the oaks and hickories eagerly ready backstage for his or her debut. We count on a lot of Garrett County to see peak foliage round October 15, and starting now by means of the subsequent two weeks would be the finest time to take pleasure in fall foliage within the far western a part of the state!
Melissa Nash, Forester, Garrett Mission Supervisor

Fall foliage has come to Allegany County, and the additional west you go, the higher the present, with the city of LaVale being the dividing line.  East of LaVale, peak colour is but to return, however west of LaVale is in full fall colour. Guests to Rocky Hole State Park will discover considered one of Maryland’s most luxurious fall views overlooking a mile-long gorge on the finish of a brief hike on Canyon Overlook Path. If sitting again and having fun with the present is extra your fashion, hop aboard the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad for a calming tour of western Maryland’s fall panorama.
Dan Hedderick, Maryland Forest Service

The temperature and rain fell this week at Fort Frederick State Park, and hints of crimson and gold are beginning to dot the panorama across the stone fort. Whereas taking within the fall foliage on the 585-acre park, take pleasure in a historical past lesson alongside considered one of our self-guided excursions. 
Bob Research, State Park Ranger Supervisor, Maryland Park Service, Fort Frederick State Park Complicated

Fall colours rapidly take heart stage in Garrett County, with illuminating yellows and oranges outshining their inexperienced forest neighbors. Come and witness considered one of Maryland’s finest fall foliage shows by reserving a campsite or cabin at New Germany State Park by calling 1-888-432-2267.
Julia Musselwhite, State Park Ranger Supervisor, New Germany State Park & Dan’s Mountain State Park 

Southern Maryland

The leaves are simply beginning to change at Cedarville State Forest, boasting over 50 species of bushes in an actively managed 3,510-acre forest. Plan your journey a couple of weeks from now when the autumn colours shall be at their peak. Hikers, mountain bikers and equestrians can take pleasure in over 19 miles of forest-lined trails.
Cierra Maszkiewicz, State Park Ranger, Cedarville State Forest and Rosaryville State Park

Northern/Central Maryland

We nonetheless see a number of inexperienced at Truthful Hill Pure Sources Administration Space in Cecil County. With the rain behind us and dryer, cooler temperatures forward, daring fall colours will quickly grace our panorama. 
Ranger Diana Marsteller – Coaching Division, Maryland Park Service

Picture Submissions for the Week

We’d wish to thank all the people who proceed sending photographs of fall scenes from throughout the state. Your stories and photographs present first-hand accounts of our fall transition in Maryland. Please ship us your fall foliage photographs, together with the names of any tree species you notice, utilizing our simple on-line type!