Hot Spots for Fall Foliage in the Northeast, Mini-documentary, Great Places to see Fall Foliage

 By Nate Feldman

It's the autumn season, and the leaves are changing from the dark green of summer to beautiful red, orange, yellow, and purple colors across many parts of the United States and world.  

Here in the northeast United States, there are many places where people can go to view the amazing spectacle.  These are three places I suggest you visit to enjoy the fall foliage.  

1. Crabby Creek Park, Berwyn, Pennsylvania 

Crabby Creek Park is a small township park located in a fairly suburban area.  Nevertheless, when you are there, you feel like you are in the middle of a forest.  

When you arrive at the small parking area, there is a trail, which is alongside Crabby Creek, that goes in two directions through the woods.  In one direction, you will reach a large hill with train tracks on top.  There is a small tunnel located in the creek that takes you outside of the park.  In the other direction, the trail stops at an old stone bridge that is no longer in use.  

During the fall season, you will see bright yellow and orange colors in the trees that are very scenic.  It is a small park, but there aren't many people who go there, so it is a great place to relax and take in beautiful nature.

2. Gunpowder Falls State Park, Maryland 

This is a large state park in Maryland.  There are several sections of this park.  One section is alongside Route 1, about thirty minutes north of downtown Baltimore.  There is a trail beside a river in a heavily wooded area.  At the peak of the fall season, you can see vibrant yellow and orange leaves throughout the area.  

3. The Schuylkill River Trail, Valley Forge National Park, Pennsylvania 

At Valley Forge National Park, across the Schuylkill River at the Betzwood Trailhead, you can find the Schuylkill River Trail, which runs all the way to center city in Philadelphia in one direction and to Schuylkill County, in Northeast PA, in another.  In the park, the trail goes through a heavily wooded area that turns orange, yellow, and red during the autumn season.  Whether heading towards Philadelphia or the other way, you are certain to get outstanding scenery.  

4. Riverfront Park, Pottstown, PA 

Further west along the Schuylkill River Trail is Riverfront Park in Pottstown, PA.  Both inside and surrounding the park are trees of various, bright colors.  

5. The Struble Trail, Downingtown, PA

The Struble Trail in Downingtown, PA is 5-plus miles of gravel situated alongside the Brandywine Creek.  It goes through pockets of wooded areas that are bright yellow, orange, and maroon.