Putnam County Government: Fall Foliage Report

Press release from the Putnam County Government:

November 3, 2021

In the Hudson Valley, Ulster County spotters reporting from Kingston predict peak foliage this weekend, with nearly complete color change and bright green, yellow, orange, and brown leaves, along with some shades of red. Orange County observers in Goshen are predicting peak foliage with 65% transition and average to bright green, orange, and red leaves, while foliage will be past-peak in Newburgh with 90% change and bright red and orange leaves. Peak foliage will arrive in Putnam County, with 80% change and bright yellow, orange, red, and purple leaves, along with some muted shades of green across Cold Spring, Breakneck Ridge, Storm King Mountain, Crow’s Nest, and the northern side of West Point. There are still some green trees in Cold Spring, but the surrounding hills are bright with color. Recent drives on the Taconic State Parkway, Route 9, and Route 301 are awash with colorful foliage, dominated by brilliant golden yellow, and a scattering of red and orange.

This press release was produced by the Putnam County Government. The views expressed here are the author’s own.