14 Amazing Places to See Fall Foliage

Rock House reservation. Photo by R. Cheek.

Everyone seems to love fall. That first crisp air after a sweltering summer, leaves changing colors, pumpkins everywhere. But, even if you’re not a Mr. Autumn and prefer to hate fall due to the dreaded winter that inevitably follows, there is one way to enjoy the season: leaf peeping! So get outside before the winter hibernation and see some fall foliage.

You don’t have to travel to New Hampshire or Vermont to see beautiful color. Here in the Commonwealth, we have a vast array of multi-color frondescence around every corner. Below, we highlight 14 amazing places to see color, all managed by the Trustees of Reservations. Many of these images were taken at the very beginning of the season, you can only imagine how much more beautiful the parks have become.

14 Amazing Places To See Fall Foliage

Bryant Homestead, Cummington

This park has yellow-leaved birches and 150-foot evergreens, but the main draw is the entranceway of sugar maples that turn a deep red.Photo by R. Cheek

Photo by R. Cheek

Bird Park, Walpole

Beech trees that line the entrance turn a bright orange-red color. There's also a variety of sugar and red maple trees.Photo provided.

Photo provided.

Rocky Woods, Medfield

Perfect for families, Rocky Woods offers six miles of easy terrain, for a relaxed leaf peeping experience. Photo by R. Smith

Photo by R. Smith

Peaked Mountain, Monson

This park has panoramic views from Mount Wachusett to Vermont’s Green Mountains.Photo by K. McMahon

Photo by K. McMahon

Ravenswood Park, Gloucester

This park is a dog-friendly network of old carriage roads and woodland trails, spanning 600-acres. Photo by R. Cheek

Photo by R. Cheek

Rock House, West Brookfield

The trees that line Carter Pond's shores reflect its seasonal pigment.Photo by R. Cheek

Photo by R. Cheek

Stavros Reservation, Essex

Even the salt marshes go through a seasonal change. Once at the hilltop, there's panoramic views of Crane Beach and the Essex River estuary.Photo by R. Cheek

Photo by R. Cheek

Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Reserve, Nantucket

The salt marsh is surrounded by 60-acres of mature oak woods and 400-acres of cedar trees. The color in the moorland changes quickly, which makes for a new viewing experience daily.Photo by R. Cheek

Photo by R. Cheek

Bartholomew's Cobble, Sheffield

This park boasts more forest types than anywhere else in Berkshire County.Photo by R. Cheek

Photo by R. Cheek

Bear Swamp, Ashfield

Beaver pond is surrounded by maple, birch, and other tree species that show off color.Photo by R. Cheek

Photo by R. Cheek

Appleton Farms, Hamilton and Ipswich

This 375-year-old working farm fills with magnificent color. Photo by R. Cheek

Photo by R. Cheek

Noanet Woodlands, Dover

See an off-the-beaten path skyline view of Boston from the top. There's also 17-miles of leaf-covered cart paths and trails.Photo by R. Cheek

Photo by R. Cheek

Monument Mountain, Great Barrington

A white pine and oak forest features a panoramic view of Southern Berkshire County.Photo by R. Cheek

Photo by R. Cheek

Weir Hill, North Andover

The lake in these Merrimack Valley woodlands reflects seasonal color. Photo by T. Reichard

Photo by T. Reichard