Peak leaf peeping

NH TOONER · 10-06-2012, 08:22 AM

I was up to the lake yesterday. Awesome day. But the color was not as expected. Seems like we have more color down here in southern Nh. What is the normal peak foliage time up there. Would like to take at least 1 more trip up before taking the boat out.

PaugusBayFireFighter · 10-06-2012, 09:32 AM

I noticed the same thing. I travel home to Waltham often and while driving home I noticed, it seemed, as soon as I crossed over the NH border in Nashua, the foliage popped. As I drove north, up Rte.106 to Laconia, it was as if I was heading south. The leaves were less and less colorful the further north I drove. Not sure if it's the topography, rain amounts or temperatures, but the southern lakes region looked more like Massachusetts. The southern NH colors seem uniform, while the Laconia area seems spotty.

Lakesrider · 10-06-2012, 11:59 AM

Been the dry weather we had all summer. Oaks have been losing their leaves all summer around here. I didn't think the leaves were that great even in the mountains this year. But it wasn't a totally bad year. Some areas have some good color right now.

RLW · 10-06-2012, 12:33 PM

PaugusBayFireFighter & NH TOONER, I just noticed that both of you are fairly new to posting on the forum and glad you have joined us. Have fun and enjoy the Winni Forum while making many new friends. I’m sure you will see what you came looking for.
We went up through the mountains on Wednesday around Waterville, Bartlett, Littleton Bethlehem, N. Conway and many other locations up there and the colors where the best we have seen in years and the weather being overcast skies with mist and showers most of the ride. At some points one could not see the tops of the mountains but we both agreed that it was a gorgeous ride even in that type of weather plus there wasn't a lot of traffic.

SteveA · 10-06-2012, 02:40 PM

The Boss and I, along with my sister in law, took the grand loop up 93, past the Mount Washington Hotel, down thru North Conway and back to 93 via the Kancamagus from North Conway to Lincoln.

It was perfect weather and the traffic wasn't bad at all, except North Conway.

The colors were OK up around the Hotel, but much better all the way across the Kancamagus.

Few shots.. with the last two being a "duel" between me and my better half!
Lots of laughs and it was a really fun trip.

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upthesaukee · 10-06-2012, 04:14 PM

...in the battle of the photographers, but then again, you had a better subject to photograph, wouldn't you agree!

PS Steve...the answer is yes!

SteveA · 10-06-2012, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by upthesaukee

...in the battle of the photographers, but then again, you had a better subject to photograph, wouldn't you agree!

PS Steve...the answer is yes!

Dave... just a note.. my Mom didn't raise any good looking boys.. but no dummies either! So I know the answer!

chipj29 · 10-07-2012, 09:16 PM

At my house in Bow, a few trees were at absolute peak on Friday. By the time I woke up this morning, those trees were nearly bare. It seems like fall came and went in a hurry, at least in my area. The oaks are still green, but turning yellow. Most of the maples are just about done. Definitely a strange year. We have 1 maple tree that was gorgeous on Friday. I cleaned up the leaves yesterday, and this morning had 2 full tarps of leaves on the ground.

10-06-2012, 08:22 AM	#1
NH TOONER Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 3 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Peak leaf peeping I was up to the lake yesterday. Awesome day. But the color was not as expected. Seems like we have more color down here in southern Nh. What is the normal peak foliage time up there. Would like to take at least 1 more trip up before taking the boat out.

10-06-2012, 09:32 AM	#2
PaugusBayFireFighter Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 837 Thanks: 361 Thanked 674 Times in 264 Posts	I noticed the same thing. I travel home to Waltham often and while driving home I noticed, it seemed, as soon as I crossed over the NH border in Nashua, the foliage popped. As I drove north, up Rte.106 to Laconia, it was as if I was heading south. The leaves were less and less colorful the further north I drove. Not sure if it's the topography, rain amounts or temperatures, but the southern lakes region looked more like Massachusetts. The southern NH colors seem uniform, while the Laconia area seems spotty. Last edited by PaugusBayFireFighter; 01-06-2013 at 03:09 PM.

10-06-2012, 12:33 PM	#4
RLW Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Alton Bay on the mountain by a lake Posts: 2,023 Thanks: 563 Thanked 444 Times in 311 Posts	*PaugusBayFireFighter & NH TOONER,* I just noticed that both of you are fairly new to posting on the forum and glad you have joined us. Have fun and enjoy the Winni Forum while making many new friends. I’m sure you will see what you came looking for. We went up through the mountains on Wednesday around Waterville, Bartlett, Littleton Bethlehem, N. Conway and many other locations up there and the colors where the best we have seen in years and the weather being overcast skies with mist and showers most of the ride. At some points one could not see the tops of the mountains but we both agreed that it was a gorgeous ride even in that type of weather plus there wasn't a lot of traffic. __________________ There is nothing better than living on Alton Mountain & our grand kids visits.

10-06-2012, 02:40 PM	#5
SteveA Deceased Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gilford, NH Posts: 2,311 Thanks: 1,070 Thanked 2,054 Times in 497 Posts	Friday Leaf Peeping.. The Boss and I, along with my sister in law, took the grand loop up 93, past the Mount Washington Hotel, down thru North Conway and back to 93 via the Kancamagus from North Conway to Lincoln. It was perfect weather and the traffic wasn't bad at all, except North Conway. The colors were OK up around the Hotel, but much better all the way across the Kancamagus. Few shots.. with the last two being a "duel" between me and my better half! Lots of laughs and it was a really fun trip. the Duel... __________________ "Before you criticize someone, walk a mile in his shoes. That way, if he gets angry he'll be a mile away and barefoot!" unknown

10-06-2012, 04:14 PM	#6
upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,607 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,478 Thanked 1,984 Times in 1,084 Posts	You win Steve!!!!... ...in the battle of the photographers, but then again, you had a better subject to photograph, wouldn't you agree! PS Steve...the answer is yes! __________________ I Live Here... I am always UPTHESAUKEE !!!!

10-06-2012, 11:59 AM	#3
Lakesrider Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,129 Thanks: 380 Thanked 1,016 Times in 345 Posts	Been the dry weather we had all summer. Oaks have been losing their leaves all summer around here. I didn't think the leaves were that great even in the mountains this year. But it wasn't a totally bad year. Some areas have some good color right now.

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10-07-2012, 09:16 PM	#8
chipj29 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bow Posts: 1,874 Thanks: 521 Thanked 308 Times in 162 Posts	At my house in Bow, a few trees were at absolute peak on Friday. By the time I woke up this morning, those trees were nearly bare. It seems like fall came and went in a hurry, at least in my area. The oaks are still green, but turning yellow. Most of the maples are just about done. Definitely a strange year. We have 1 maple tree that was gorgeous on Friday. I cleaned up the leaves yesterday, and this morning had 2 full tarps of leaves on the ground. __________________ Getting ready for winter!