Countdown to autumn in California, let's go see the maple leaves on the weekend! -Food squad

🍁 The weather in California suddenly cooled down, and I realized that it’s autumn... Whether it’s for enjoying the autumn scenery or just looking for a place to climb up and blow your hair, the team will try their best to satisfy you.Sultry red leaves, looking for autumn by the lake, this"California Autumn Watching Guide"you deserve to have.

⚠️Some camps are closed due to the epidemic, which will be marked separately below

⚠️Fall Foliage Map can view the best time for maple leaf viewing everywhere

Northern California

Napa Valley

Autumn leaves time: mid-October to early November

The most beautiful place: winery

As one of the most authentic colors in California, autumn red is a beautiful scenery that you cannot miss when passing by. When the winery began to harvest grapes, the green leaves quietly changed from the background of flowers to the protagonist of the beautiful scenery. When strolling to the winery, stop and taste the precious wine. The mellow red wine is in the mouth, the red leaves dancing in the wind, and the light redness on the cheeks.

Although this year's Glass Fire caused damage to Napa Valley, the official has issued a statement that the wildfire has been XNUMX% controlled. NapaValley400 wineries.150 restaurants和130 guest housesWelcome visitors.

Spend one night at the winery and eat some foodTasting glass of red wine, A fulfilling weekend is planned.inRed leaves at the wineryOf course, the types of trees are not as good as nearby Yosemite or East Sierra.will get Michelin star restaurantFor you to enjoy.

Accommodation can refer to: http://napavalley.com/lodging/

South lake tahoe

Autumn leaves time: mid-October to early November

Best Leaf Spot: Fallen Leaf Lake

Lake Tahoe, north of Yosemite, is the largest in the United StatesAlpine lake, The charming lake and mountains also make it a famous wedding venue.As autumn is getting stronger, Lake Tahoe’s southern waters on this side of California are exactlyThe best viewing spot for Hongyemanshan.According to experience in previous years, Lake Tahoe has many visitors after the fall. Fallen Leaf Lake, which is less than 2 miles from the southernmost point of Lake Tahoe, is a good choice to avoid the crowds.

It's also quite close to Taylor Creek, and you can see all kinds of small fish along with the red leaves on the walking trail next to the creek!At the southern end of Fallen Leaf Lake, there is another place called Glen Alpine FallsSmall waterfall.

Taylor Creek Visitor Center, Visitor Center Rd, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Camping base camp: Fallen Leaf Campground (Closed this year, It will open again in May next year, and those with plans should pay attention to the adjustment arrangements! )

Details are on the official website → https://www.recreation.gov/

Alpine County

Autumn leaves time: mid-October to early November

Best place to enjoy leaves: Hope Valley

In Alpine County, south of South Lake Tahoe, the whole county is famous for its red leaves.The most famous one is located in Alpine Countyhope valley (Listening to the name makes me hopeful and I want to go there.).

Picture from CALIFORNIAFALLCOLOR

In Hope Valley, one of the Red Lake Creeks is inThe photographer’s lens has a relatively high rate of appearanceOne of the attractions.The red leaves in Hope Valley are now close to the peak. If you want to see the red leaves, you might as well just leave!

Camping: Hope Valley CampgroundAlso closed this year, The friends who plan to camp should pay attention to the adjustment arrangements.

For more information, please check http://www.carsonpass.com/places/hope_valley.html.

Address: Markleeville, CA 96120

Another place is Sagehen Summit, Mono County:

Picture from CALIFORNIAFALLCOLOR, taken at 2017/9/25

【Reminder】It is now at the end of October, and many state parks and camping spots will be closed soon, but don’t be sad, because almost all of the highways 10 and 88 near Alpine Coutny can be seen covered with red leaf forest on the hillside, and yellow The North American poplars and black oak trees are hidden in it, and it is also a beautiful scenery~

Central California

Rock Creek Canyon

Autumn leaves time: early October to early November

Recommended Maple Spots: Trails

Rock Creek in Rock Creek Canyon isModern hideawayGreat place.Hidden in the mountains, Rock Creek has many family-friendly activities to do, such asMountain climbing, fishing, campingand many more.Climbing up the Little Lakes Trail, you will find many large and small lakes along the way. The surrounding environment is constantly changing. Walking into the mountains, the season around you has gradually changed from summer to autumn. From the beginning, greenery. The lush branches and leaves become enthusiastic red leaves.

If you don't want to walk, you can actually see Rock Creek Lake when you park your car. If you are interested in hiking, a few trails up to 10 miles will make you a fulfilling and fun day. If camping and carrying food, equip a bear box. Bear boxes can be rented at the National Forest Information Center (here is Inyo National Forest).

If you are interested in camping, Rock Creek Lake Group CampClosed this year, Rock Creek Lake CampgroundClosed on October 10, Please pay attention to the time and place.For specific information, please call the park: 760-935-4121 or go to the official website Recreation.gov to locate.

【Reminder】Everyone who goes there should be careful. Because the mountain is high in altitude, the weather is changeable, and people with strong altitude sickness should be prepared. It is recommended that students who are prepared to bring thick clothes and first aid kits.

Twin lakes

Autumn leaves time: generally from mid-October to mid-November

Address: 10316 Twin Lakes Road, Bridgeport, CA 93517

Twin Lakes is 11 miles southwest of Bridgeport, California. It is the first lake encountered when driving into Lake Basin and has the lowest elevation. Twin LakesAll seasons are charming.There are fireworks in Manshan in spring, which is a good season for fishing.In summer, you can also hike with the lake view, swim in the lake, boat and catch fish.Autumn is naturally looking at red leaves.In particular, the red leaves of Twin Lakes are not maple leaves, but North American poplars (Aspens).

The colored leaves of Twin Lakes are not very stable every year, usually in mid-October, please go before travelcaliforniafallcolor.com/ Check the website. Twin Lakes Resorts opens from the last week of April to November 4th. There are cabins and RV Park can reserve accommodation.

For information on the cabins, please pokeTwin Lakes ResortsIn addition to online bookings, reservations can be made by calling 9 am-5pm seven days a week: (760) 932-7751. The scenery here is good. Some people live in the cabin and have deer to feed in the morning (the deers are smart and lazy, knowing that the potato chips brought by tourists are much better than hay).

monkey lake

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Red leaves time:

Generally in the second and third weeks of October

Address:

51365 Highway 395 Lee Vining, CA 9354

Mono Lake is in the Lake District in the northeast of California, 13 miles away from the east gate of Yosemite National Park.One of the oldest lakes in North America. Mono Lake is a saltwater lake whose salinity is twice that of ordinary seawater. The lake area has chimney-like deposits formed by calcification, which is very special.

Mono LakeBird resources are very rich, Bird watching is also one of the most distinctive activities.In addition, hiking, hiking, boating and watching the sunset (South Mono Lake) are also reference activities for a holiday in Mono Lake.

Mono Lake area is suitable for viewing autumn leaves, it is recommended to go before travelMono Lake official websiteOrCalifornia Fall ColorWebsite confirmation. Lee Vining is the closest town to the Lake District, with about ten accommodation options.For details, please click https://www.leevining.com/lodging

Southern California

Big Bear

Autumn leaves time: Mid-October to early November, the second week of October is the most beautiful

Recommended Maple Spot: Aspen Grove

Big Bear has always been a god-like existence in Nanca,Snow in winter and red leaves in autumn. Big Bear Lake is in the San Bernadino Forest. There are evergreen trees and deciduous trees in the forest. So in autumn, the leaves are mottled from blue to red, and you can see colors at a glance.

The most beautiful Aspen Grove here is a little east of Big Bear. Get off the Heart Bar Campground on Highway 38 and drive along Forest Service Road. You can start enjoying the red leaves almost as soon as you walk into Aspen Grove. For photography enthusiasts, please do n’t hesitate to take out your camera phone!

The best route around Big Bear Lake:Mill Creek Road, The Pine Knot Trail And Castle Rock Trail

Mount Laguna

Autumn leaves time: Late October to early November

Best foliage route: Sunset Trail (4 miles), Noble Canyon National Scenic Trail (10 miles)

Mt. Laguna is a mountain range in San Diego that stretches mightily to the border of Arizona.The mountains are dominated by pine trees and oak trees, so in autumn it is really prosperous.Usually here isHikingA favorite place for enthusiasts, the routes listed here are best for viewing autumn leaves, but Mt. Laguna has many more interesting routes.Cycling, horse ridingIt's okay~ For more route information, please poke:

https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/cleveland/recarea/?recid=75022