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Fall foliage report for October 30, 2025
Central Virginia is experiencing vibrant fall colors this week as trees change due to the breakdown of chlorophyll. At High Bridge State Park, peak foliage has been observed, with the recent light rain enhancing the colors. The weather has been pleasant, and with clearer skies predicted for the weekend, it's a great time to enjoy the autumn scenery. Holliday Lake State Park is showcasing deep reds, dusty golds and russet hues, with leaves forming colorful carpets along the hiking trails. James River State Park is at its peak, displaying a stunning mix of reds, oranges and yellows. Although Pocahontas State Park's colors aren't as vibrant this year, hints of yellow and orange can be found among the maple and poplar trees. Visitors should stay on the trails, as the fallen leaves offer good camouflage for eastern copperheads. Meanwhile, Powhatan State Park is bursting with peak autumn colors in reds, oranges and yellows, particularly among sweetgums, oaks and hickories. Lastly, at Twin Lakes State Park, color changes are becoming more pronounced, with diminishing green visible day by day.
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Colors are popping this week at Bear Creek Lake State Park as most of the trees have started changing color as the chlorophyll cells continue to break down.
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Anywhere within the park.
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Maples and hickories have begun their colorful transition to fall at Bear Creek Lake State Park, adding to the hints of red and yellow that are already visible throughout the forest.
There hasn't been much change in the trees at Bear Creek Lake State Park since last week. Although many mushrooms have been appearing due to the rain, some asters have begun to bloom.
The landscape at High Bridge Trail State Park is primarily green, but some tree species are starting to change color. Sassafras is showing reds and oranges. Sweet gums are turning multiple colors on individual trees, and walnuts and hickories are showing patchy yellows and golds, respectively.
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High Bridge is a great place to see the landscape from an elevated position, but anywhere in the park has beautiful things to see.li>
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We just had our 5K and Half Marathon, so the trail should be more tranquil for a while. Visit runsignup.com to join runs on High Bridge Trail. We have multiple opportunities through the year.
Hoa tulip Poplars đã bắt đầu chuyển sang mùa thu khi có thể nhìn thấy những chút màu vàng khắp khu rừng và lá bắt đầu rụng. Bạn cũng có thể thấy chút sắc đỏ khi một vài cây sơn thù du bắt đầu đổi màu.
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The foliage at High Bridge State Park is currently at its peak color, which, as expected, is a bit earlier than in previous years. Last Saturday, the colors appeared somewhat faded. Light rain has really brought the color out on our deciduous trees and vines, and it looks like we are now in peak color. We have had excellent weather, and the skies are predicted to clear up by this coming weekend. We are beginning to see more leaves falling to the ground. Now is the perfect time to enjoy the fall colors in our park.
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Anywhere along our trail is a good place to see autumn leaves, but the view from High Bridge is hard to top.
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We have our last evening waxing full moon bike tour on Saturday, Nov. 1, starting at 6 p.m. in Farmville. It is promising to be a nice event.
Overall, the woods are now saturated with fall color, with hickories nearly completely gold. Even the oaks are starting to turn. Some trees are already barren for the Winter from the dry conditions and high winds. As predicted, we are entering peak color now, which is early for us. Usually, our peak color for most showy species in Southside Virginia coincides with the week of Halloween, followed by the oaks showing their muted color into November.
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Anywhere along our trail is a good place to be on a nice, fall day, but you really must have a look from the High Bridge itself.
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With color peaking early and with mild, pleasant weather now, there is no better time to visit High Bridge Trail than as soon as you can.
About 50 percent of trees are showing fall color now. Dogwoods are now an attractive deep red, as well as all of the Virginia creeper vines. Hickories are about half gold and half green. Even the poison ivy leaves are changing to an attractive bright yellow. It might take an ocean of calamine lotion if you mess around with it, so look but don't touch.
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Anywhere along our trail is a great place to see fall color, but High Bridge is an elevated view of a huge area of treetops.
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We have numerous opportunities to interact with park staff at our visitor center, with roving and point duty programming planned throughout the weekend. The weather is mild, clear, and cool now that we have come out from under a huge nor'easter.
The landscape at High Bridge Trail State Park is primarily green, but some tree species are starting to change color. Sassafras is showing reds and oranges. Sweet gums are turning multiple colors on individual trees, and walnuts and hickories are showing patchy yellows and golds, respectively.
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High Bridge is a great place to see the landscape from an elevated position, but anywhere in the park has beautiful things to see.
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We just had our 5K and Half Marathon, so the trail should be more tranquil for a while. Visit runsignup.com to join runs on High Bridge Trail. We have multiple opportunities through the year.
The foliage in Holliday Lake State Park is shifting to deep reds, dusty gold and russet hues. More leaves are falling, creating a colorful carpet along the hiking trails.
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Campgrounds, picnic area and Lakeshore Trail.
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Now is the perfect time to visit the park to enjoy the quiet and solitude of the lake and woods without summer crowds. No events are scheduled this week, but mark your calendar for Nov. 21 from 8:30 – 9:30 for Stargazing.
Most of the trees are still holding onto their green leaves, except for the nut trees that drop their leaves early at Holliday Lake State Park. The best foliage is still found in the dogwood, locust and maple trees. Fall wildflowers are still blooming near the water.
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Dogwood Loop, day use area and the Lakeshore Trail.
The dogwoods, maples, sassafras and sumac trees are displaying colors, primarily shades of pink and red, with some hints of yellow at Holliday Lake State Park. Meanwhile, the walnut and hazelnut trees are shedding their leaves and nuts, offering an easy feast for the park's squirrels. On clear autumn days, the lake reflects the beautiful colors of the surrounding foliage like a mirror.
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The day use area, Dogwood Loop, and Northridge Overlook provide nice views of the changing colors.
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Weekdays are quieter in the fall, as hikers and anglers take advantage of the cooler weather. Fall is the perfect time to bring your dog to the park. They won't get overheated on the trail, and they love to track scents in the damp leaves.
We are nearing peak fall foliage, showcasing a stunning array of yellows, oranges and reds on both the trees and along the trails, where fallen leaves lie scattered.
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Along Cabell Trail heading to Tye River Overlook and along the road to Branch Pond Campground
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Join us for our Tye at Twilight program on Friday, Oct. 24 at 6 p.m. This is a sunset hike to James River's most photogenic location, the Tye River Overlook.
James River continues to see more tree foliage shift to orange, yellow and red. The dogwood trees around the park are particularly stunning this week with orange-red leaves and bright red berries.
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Along the road to Brand Pond Campground. You will pass some dazzling red maples.
Muted colors are popping up in the hills and along the trails at James River State Park.You can see trees of various species, such as tulip poplar and red maple, which have started to change color.
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Along the road to Brand Pond Campground.
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Join us for our Tye at Twilight program on Friday, Oct. 10 at 6 p.m. This is a sunset hike to James River's most photogenic location, the Tye River Overlook.
We have not yet observed a significant increase in the red, orange and yellow hues of leaves at James River State Park. However, the leaves are starting to fade from their deep green summer color. In the park, we are noticing more fallen leaves as we experience the earliest signs of color change.
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Along the Cabell Trail heading to the Tye River Overlook.
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Join us for our Tye at Twilight program on Friday, Oct. 3 at 6:15 p.m. This is a sunset hike to James River's most photogenic location, the Tye River Overlook.
Chúng ta chỉ mới bắt đầu thấy những dấu hiệu màu sắc trên những ngọn đồi. Có những cây rải rác đã đạt đến màu đỏ bụi bặm.
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Although the weather at Pocahontas State Park has been somewhat dull, the leaves are starting to change. Most of the leaves in our pictures are brown; however, visitors will also find bright yellow and orange hues among the park's maple and poplar trees. While the colors may not be as vibrant as in previous years, the leaves will still provide good camouflage for the park's eastern copperheads, which can be difficult to spot among the leaf litter. Please remember to stay on the trails!
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The Swift Creek Bridge.
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There will be trunk or treating at the campground on Saturday, Nov. 1.
Cooler temperatures with drier air have resulted in some changes around the park. Walking down the Spillway trail, visitors will notice our Hickory trees turning bronze as the chill autumn winds finally find their way to Chesterfield County. Sitting behind the CCC Museum or at one of our benches overlooking Beaver Lake provides an enchanting view of the Oak leaves making their way down to the soil on the chill breeze. Box Turtles will be happy for this new leaf litter, which will provide cover for them as they brumate in the Winter.
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The overlook on Big Poplar Trail.
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Join us on Saturday, Oct. 25, at 12 p.m. for a ranger-led BARK Ranger hike! Costumes encouraged.
This fall, the colors have been slow to arrive. Mild temperatures and frequent rain have kept many trees green longer than usual, delaying the vibrant reds and golds we typically see this time of year. If you're checking out the color from the bench at the Overlook, you'll have better views if you turn around. Although most of us enjoy the typical oranges and yellows of fall, don't miss the greens and purples of the American beautyberry, a vital fall food source for deer and birds.
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Swift Creek Bridge, Overlooks, Beaver Lake Spillway, entrance into the park.
At Pocahontas State Park, the continued warm weather has kept many green leaves on the trees; however, park staff and visitors are still seeing a lot of wildlife, especially snakes and turtles. Closer to Beaver Lake, you'll notice a change in color as the aquatic vegetation dies back (scientists call this process "senescence").
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Beaver Lake, Swift Creek Overlook and Swift Creek Dam (accessible via Powerline Trail).
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Enjoy Tweet and Treats on Saturday, Oct. 11 at 12 p.m. Enjoy a light snack while learning more about birds as you take part in the October Big Day, a worldwide birdwatching event.
Beaver Lake was built by the Civilian Conservation Corp (CCC) and the park is home to the CCC Museum. It's open Friday 1 to 4 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Stop by then or arrange a group tour to learn more about the park and to see the colors change in person.
As we enter the first full week of fall, it still looks (and feels) like we're in the tail end of summer. High temperatures and rainy days mean not much has changed for most of our trees at Pocahontas State Park, particularly along the Beaver Lake Overlook. Soon, the oaks will turn a deep red, but for now, a few yellowed leaves from the tulip poplar litter the ground, while the anthocyanins found in the leaves of the black gum display a brilliant shade of red.
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Beaver Lake Overlook, along East State Park Rd, Swift Creek Pedestrian Bridge, CCC Museum parking lot (Black Gum).
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Enjoy Coffee with a Ranger on Saturday, Oct. 4. Bring your own brew and learn more about the park.
Nhìn ra từ khung cảnh Hồ Beaver, bạn sẽ nhận thấy không có nhiều thay đổi kể từ ngày hôm qua (điểm phân mùa thu) nhưng điều đó sẽ không kéo dài lâu. Chẳng bao lâu nữa, cây sồi, cây dẻ gai và các loại cây gỗ cứng khác sẽ tô điểm cho hồ nước do Đội Bảo tồn Dân sự (CCC) xây dựng bằng những sắc cam, đỏ và vàng rực rỡ. Khi bạn quay trở lại bãi đậu xe, bạn sẽ nhận thấy màu sắc tương tự xung quanh Bảo tàng CCC. Theo dõi bước đi của bạn trên đường đi. Những người tiêu thụ nhỏ bé, ngụy trang (cóc) và những loài phân hủy (sên) đang giúp Mẹ Thiên nhiên chuyển đổi từ mùa này sang mùa khác, đóng vai trò như một lời nhắc nhở tốt để lại lá và để chúng làm công việc của mình.
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Nhìn ra hồ Beaver, Beaver Lake Spillway, Cầu dành cho người đi bộ bắc qua hồ Swift Creek.
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Tìm hiểu ai đã đi dọc theo hồ tại Makin' Tracks vào buổi trưa thứ Bảy, tháng Chín. 27.
Và sau đó ở lại Richmond Symphony lúc 7 chiều (sự kiện miễn phí, áp dụng phí đậu xe, cổng mở lúc 6 chiều).
Peak autumn colors have arrived at Powhatan State Park: reds, oranges and yellows dominate the landscape. The sweetgums, oaks and hickories maintain their stunning hues, while the maples are beginning to stand out as well.
The fall colors may not be the most spectacular we've ever seen, but some trees are certainly putting on a great show. The bright yellows of the hickories are particularly striking, and the sweetgums are a delightful shade of purple. Oaks and maples are just beginning to show hints of color at the tips of their branches, and they should look lovely in a few days.
Leaves have finally hit their tipping point, and noticeable color is starting to pepper the tree banks. Hickories provide a backdrop of crunchy yellow, while sassafras and dogwoods bring lovely reds to the understory. The maples have yet to get their best, but by next week, they should be show-stoppers.
The yellow haze of goldenrod is beginning to fade in the fields, and while most of the trees have yet to display their most ostentatious hues, a few are beginning to put on a show. The sweetgums have brought out their deep purples; the dogwoods and sumacs are taking the hint as well, showing off a bit of scarlet. Greens and browns are still the most abundant colors, but there are definite signs that that won't be true for long.
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Near the playground and office, near River Bend Campground Overflow Lot.
Các đồng cỏ xung quanh công viên là những vùng biển màu vàng tươi từ những bông hoa vàng, râu vương miện và thân cánh. Những tán cây sồi cao dọc theo bìa rừng đang bắt đầu chuyển sang màu đồng giữa những tán lá xanh vẫn rực rỡ.
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Các con đường mòn đồng cỏ được truy cập từ bãi đậu xe Equestrian/Trailhead.
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Color changes are beginning to emerge along the Dan River side of Staunton River State Park, while the greens of late summer still cling to the Staunton River side of the park.
The leaves are beginning to turn vibrant colors this week at Twin Lakes State Park. Around the lakes, you can see splashes of red, yellow, and orange mixed with the greenery.
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The best places to view the leaves changing at Twin Lakes are around our two lakes. Take a walk down by Goodwin Lake after visiting our Discovery Center, or drive down the boat ramp to see Prince Edward Lake's trees.
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