2021 California Maple Appreciation Guide



🍁The weather in the Bay Area suddenly cools down, and it's the maple season again...Whether it's for enjoying the autumn scenery or just looking for a place to climb and blow your hair, the team will do their best to satisfy you.Sultry red leaves, looking for autumn by the lake, this"California Autumn Watching Guide"you deserve to have.

⚠️Fall Foliage MapYou can view the best period of maple leaf viewing/current red leaf status in various places. As of press time, the map of California is as follows. Some areas of Northern California are at the peak of red leaves. For details, please refer to the website:
https://smokymountains.com/fall-foliage-map/



Northern California


#Maunt Shasta#


Autumn leaves time: mid-October to early November
Best place for leaf viewing: Lake Siskiyou


Mount. Shasta in the Cascade range isParadise for outdoor lovers.In autumn, the oak trees, big-leaf maple trees, poplar trees and dogwood trees in Siskiyou County are painted orange, yellow, rose and wine red.Colorful and eye-catching.The snow-capped Mount Shasta in the background completes the painting.


Hikers looking for autumn leaves can also explore many trails, such as Castle Lake Shore, Box Canyon and McCloud River Falls trails.Maple Leaf Falls is a four-mile walk from Lake Siskiyou.

Provided by Mount Shasta ResortCountry-style rooms and cabinsThere is also an 18-hole golf course, SPA, etc. You can also experience different entertainment activities while admiring the autumn leaves.

#Napa Valley#


Autumn leaves time: mid-October to early November
The most beautiful place: winery



Napa Valley in autumn isThe beauty that you can't miss even if you pass byWhen the winery began to harvest grapes, the green leaves quietly changed from the foil of flowers to the protagonist of the beautiful scenery.AsThe best season for wine tastingDon’t forget to book a wine tour.The mellow red wine is in the mouth, the red leaves dancing in the wind in the hand, the faint blush on the cheeks, it is difficult to distinguish whether it is red wine or human red.



Napa's official website offers hundreds of hotels and restaurants and 400 wineries for everyone to choose from.not badHot air balloon rideAdmire the copper-colored grape vines from the air and even take a rideCanoe or cable carAdmire the beautiful scenery of Napa River.

In Bothe Napa Valley State Park, you can also find people who show off their colorsCalifornia native trees, So uncomfortable!

Accommodation can refer to:
https://www.visitnapavalley.com/where-to-stay/



#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. Fall Leaf Lake, less than 2 miles from the southernmost point of Lake Tahoe, is a good choice to avoid the crowds and admire the yellow aspens.

The 1-mile trail to Glen Alpine Springs is also not far from Fallen Leaf Lake. Visitors can rent it at the General StoreKayaking, Admire the colorfulCoastline.

Friends who like camping can choose Fallen Leaf Campground to experience. For details, please refer to the website:
https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232769 
(Tips: Before the deadline for publication, most of the camps have been booked, so please hurry up!)

#YosemiteNationalPark#


Autumn leaves time: mid-October to early November
Best place to watch: Tiogo Pass


No matter what season, Yosemite will never stop letting anyone admire her existence.Although many trees in the park are evergreen, there are stillMaple, Oak and DogwoodAdd interest to the scenery.
Photographers will want to be Tuolumne Grove Trailhead Stay, or take pictures surrounded by green leaves and red mapleYosemite Church.The flaming red rocking aspen is unique to the area.In the sunshine, they are in the breezeSparkling in,There was a crackling sound.
Accommodation recommendationLong and magicalThe Ahwahnee (The Ahwahnee)

# Plumas County #


Red leaves time: the end of September to the beginning of November
Best viewing location: The town of Quincy, Bucks Lake


Along the scenic highway in Plumas County, you can see CaliforniaMost dazzlingAutumn leaves.Large patches of shiny gold and yellow under the sun adornedVivid red and rich magenta.The dazzling autumn colors are shown along Route 89 and Route 70, with poplars, willows, golden oaks and cherry trees all in sight.You can even enjoy it at Bucks LakeJaw-droppingDogwood!

Lakes Basin Campground is also the first choice for camping enthusiasts!
Click the official website for details⬇️
https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/231963


Central California


#Twin Lakes#


Red leaves time: mid-October to mid-November
Address: 10316 Twin Lakes Rd, 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 the Manshan Mountains 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 the red leaves.It’s worth mentioning that the red leaves of Twin Lakes are not maple leaves, butNorth American poplar (Aspens).

Twin Lakes Resorts is open from the last week of April to November 4th. There are cabins and RV Park can reserve accommodation.For information about the cabin, please poke Twin Lakes Resorts,除了网上预订,每周七天9am-5pm都可以致电预约:(760)-932-7751。
The scenery here is good, some people live in a cabin and there are fawns to feed in the morning (they are smart and lazy, know that the potato chips brought by tourists are much better than hay!)

#Mono Lake#


Red leaves time: mid-October to mid-November
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 around ten accommodation options. Details please pokehttps://www.leevining.com/lodging

Southern California


#Big Bear Lake#


Autumn leaves time: mid-October to early November
Best place for leaf viewing: Aspen Grove

Big Bear has always been a god-like existence in Nanca,There is 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


Accommodation:
• Laguna Mountain Lodge & Store
10678 Sunrise Highway, Mt. Laguna, CA 91948
Phone (619) 473-8533
• Pine House Cafe and Tavern
9849 Sunrise Highway, Mt. Laguna, CA 91948
Phone (619) 473-8857
• Blue Jay Lodge
10600 Sunrise Highway, Mount Laguna, CA 91948
Phone (619) 473-8844

#Julian#


Autumn leaves time: Late October to early November
Best place for leaf viewing: Cuyamaca rancho state park

Julian is a gold mine, an apple farm and can be said to be the area and evenThe best apple pie in the worldLocation. Cuyamaca rancho state park has more than 100 miles of trails for hikers, cyclists and horseback riders to enjoy the beautiful sceneryOak forest and coniferous forest.The leaves of the black oak will transition from green to bright gold and orange.

Campground at Paso PicachoGreen valley Two places are open. RV, cabins all accept reservations.
Go to https://www.reservecalifornia.com/Web/Make a reservation


People are not as good as heaven,
The power of nature cannot be underestimated,
Even the viewing guides given by the official website are all predictions.
As for when is the most beautiful,
What is the best place,
Everything depends on the mood~

*This article isOriginal articles of food,No commercial interest
It is for transmission and reference only and does not constitute any suggestion of behavior.

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