As summer begins to wind down, thoughts turn to the fall season. There are few things as vibrant and beautiful as autumn in West Virginia. The lush, verdant leaves that provide shelter and shade throughout the summer turn vibrant shades of reds, oranges and yellows, creating a brilliant display. As the leaves fall from the tops of the trees to the ground, children pile them up and create the perfect spot to jump in. Along with the gorgeous leaves come tall corn fields, bright orange pumpkins and colorful fall flowers.
Recently, WV Tourism released a fall foliage map that indicates when each area of the state will see peak fall foliage. Currently, most of Summers County is listed for mid-October, while a small section near the Raleigh County border shows late October.
Summers County is full of hiking trails, water access points and other areas that are perfect for enjoying fall weather and scenery. A short trip down to Sandston Falls provides trails, a gorgeous waterfall and a scenic picnic area. Not to mention all of the back roads that showcase the state’s flora and fauna.
Additionally, WV Tourism provides a “live leaf map.” Photos are taken in different areas and added to location pins on the map throughout the season. Users can click on any available pin and view photos for that area.
For more information on fall scenery and activities in Summers County, visit the Explore Summers County Visitors Center in Hinton. To learn more about WV Tourism’s fall foliage map, visit wvtourism.com.
