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What This Drone Footage Caught In Vermont Will Drop Your Jaw

Drone footage captures stunning fall foliage in Vermont, showcasing vibrant autumn colors from an elevated perspective.

Updated Oct 7, 2020

Written by 

Kristin Grimes

Trust me, this drone footage of fall in Vermont will be the most amazing 1 minute and 5 seconds of your day. You won’t be able to look away! Vermont is known for its foliage, and anyone who has seen it in person can understand why. The fall color in Vermont is simply just marvelous. In a single word: Stunning.

The video below, captured by Matt Benedetto using a drone on Devil's Hill in the Groton State Forest, reveals a magnificent display of autumn color in Vermont taken on Oct. 7, 2015. This video takes leaf peeping to new heights and will show you foliage from an elevation that is nothing short of spectacular. You've never seen the fall colors like this before.

Tourists come from everywhere to see the vibrant views of reds, yellows and oranges and there is no doubt they came to the right place if they want to be wowed. With its natural and unobstructed beauty and expansive views, fall foliage in Vermont should be a bucket list item for everyone.  Enjoy!

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And if you want to get out and experience the fall colors in Vermont for yourself, check out these scenic country roads.

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Here Are The Best Times And Places To View Vermont’s Fall Foliage In 2024

Vermont offers stunning fall foliage with prime leaf-peeping season starting in early October.

Updated Sep 4, 2024

Written by 

Marla S.

As I'm sure you know, fall in Vermont is one of the most stunning times of the year to visit the Green Mountain State. Aside from enjoying a delicious cider, going apple picking, taking a hike, and enjoying Halloween, Vermont is the place to be if you're like me and love admiring the fall foliage.

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In this 2024 fall foliage map from the Smoky Mountains, you'll discover the anticipated prime times for leaf-peeping season in Vermont this year. So, before setting off to the Green Mountain State, read on to learn more about the predicted dates to experience the leaves changing their colors in Vermont this fall.

Per the scale of this interactive Smoky Mountain Fall Foliage Prediction Map, the leaves in Vermont will begin to show shades of red, orange, and yellow early, around mid-September.

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According to the prediction map, the leaf-peeping season in Vermont is expected to be in its prime starting the beginning of October. At the height of the season, expect to see the leaves at their peak with vibrant colors such as those in this photo taken in Marlboro, Vermont.

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This stunning shot of Eden, Vermont is an example of what to expect this year too.

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Flickr/Richard Ricciardi

In addition to taking a road trip, we recommend getting up close and personal by taking a hike or camping when the leaves in Vermont change their colors.

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We also recommend having a camera on hand that can capture these breathtaking views in their truest form.

One of the best ways to see epic views when the leaves change colors in Vermont is by taking a hike. Feel free to reference our ultimate hiking packing guide for useful tips that'll help you have a memorable adventure in nature. And, if you need suggestions of which trails to hit, check out these fall hiking trails in Vermont.

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The Best Times And Places To View Fall Foliage In Vermont

Vermont offers stunning fall foliage with peak colors expected in early October, making it an ideal destination for hiking and leaf-peeping.

Updated Sep 15, 2022

Written by 

Kristin Grimes

When it comes to fall foliage in Vermont, two things are certain. First, we have the best foliage in the whole world. And second, it's next to impossible to figure out when the peak will be too far in advance. To help you with your planning, the folks at Smokymountains.com have put together an interactive map where you scroll through the weeks and see how the foliage changes. Without further ado, let's check out the Vermont fall colors map!

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The experts at The Smoky Mountains have predicted when the U.S. will see those stunning reds, oranges, and greens. And according to the map, the end of September is when our great state will start to see some change.

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For a great foliage drive when the colors start to change, check out the beautiful Route 100 Byway.

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This stretch is considered the best place to see fall colors in Vermont -- and for good reason. It's absolutely stunning!

Read more about Route 100 in Vermont in this feature article.

Another option is to take this gorgeous road trip to see foliage like never before.

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If you're wanting to take a road less traveled to see the leaves this season, check out this route through some charming areas of Vermont.

For more information check out this Vermont fall foliage road trip we put together.

Enjoy a drive through the tree tunnel in Smugglers Notch.

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This tree tunnel was ranked one of the 15 best in the world! The twists and turns through the mountains are absolutely incredible. When we reach peak foliage in Vermont, this is the place to turn to.

Soak it all in from the mountain top.

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Take a gondola ride, toll road, or hike to the top to take in the panoramic views below. There's nothing quite like it!

Spend the day in a charming Vermont town.

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Towns such as Woodstock (pictured at sunrise) are full of quintessential sights and spots, not to mention gorgeous scenery.

Take a hike!

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There are many hikes to appreciate the views in Vermont, but Owl's Head Lookout in the Groton State Forest is one of our favorites!

Where is your favorite place to see Vermont fall foliage? Let us know! Now that you know when to see fall foliage in Vermont thanks to the handy-dandy map, it's time to start leaf-peeping! We hope you'll love it as much as we do.

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