Suggestions for Fall Shooting in VT/NH Region?

Just a quick question to other LF shooters. Do you have any favorite areas in Vermont and New Hampshire that you would recommend during the first couple of weeks in October? Any comments and/or thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Here's a good start:

 

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http://danbeauvais.com/photo/nh/

I live in Vermont and have been photographing here for 20 plus years

and I'm always finding something new. I would say get some good road

maps and stay off the main highway. You should find your fill of

photos. Just beware we had a very dry summer this has in the past

played a big roll on how the leaves will look.

I also live in Vermont, and have some maples turning in front of the

house, I sometimes use the interstate roads for the wide angle views,

rt 91, is closest to me. I live 5 miles from Waits River.

Matt,

In Southern Vermont & NH the leaves usually peak Columbus Day weekend

and the main roads (such as Route 9 between Brattleboro and

Bennington) are jammed with leaf-peepers. Go farther north at that

time, it will be less crowded. I spent four years in the Putney, VT

area --- the back roads around there are really nice --- dirt road

between Putney (rte 5) and Westminster West, road up Putney Mountain

over to Newfane, various dirt roads between Putney & Dummerston, back

road from Putney School down to the village, etc. Old graveyards are

interesting, hike up Putney Mt. (short hike) for views and rocks, good

architecture in Brattleboro and Bellows Falls. Personally I prefer

the dead of winter when no tourists are around.

Have a great trip!

Hi Matt,

 

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I am not sure where you are starting from but if you head to Rt. 93

in NH and go North, there is a great loop that you can do. Shortly

after exit 30 you enter Franconia Notch in the White Mountains, there

at many places to stop along the way in the park and you are

surrounded by peaks and steep cliffs. Here is where you will find

the "Old Man" of the mountain. Find a new NH quarter for a visual!

 

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After Franconia Notch continue north to the Rt. 3 exit, I think exit

36, and follow to Rt 302 east towards Crawford Notch. Another

spectacular valley of high cliffs and foliage. You will pass the

very noticable Mt. Washington Hotel, as well as the cog railway, and

Mt. Washington itself.

 

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You can continue on Rt 302 down to Conway, for good outlet shopping,

or take a nice shortcut in Bartlett, the Bear Notch road on the

right, which winds its way up to Kancamagus Highway (Rt 112). It

affords some nice views of the valley on the way up to the Kanc and

should give you a nice carpet of fall foliage.

 

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Once you get up to the Kanc you can turn west (right) towards Lincoln

to complete the loop back to Rt. 93, or turn east towards Conway.

The Kanc is a gorgeous stretch of road in any season and climbs

almost to 3000 feet at one point. There are tons of scenic stop-offs

and a number of camping areas in the National Forest and State Parks

along this route

 

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Enjoy!

James

As a former resident of southern NH, I can recommend the coast in

fall. Particularly HWY 1A between Seabrook and Portsmouth - great

rocky/moody views.

If you are coming from farther south, a quick 30 min. out of Boston

can give you a taste, and time to roam farther if need be.

Depending on what you are looking for, you can get "fall colors" only

a few miles inland - or quaint harbour scenes in and around Rye or

Portsmouth.

Matt O.:

 

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Definitely, when in that area, I think of the incomparably beautiful

buildings and surrounding Berkshire mountains foliage in

Williamstown, Massachusetts (just a stones throw south of Bennington,

Vermont).

 

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All the Vermont locals will tell you Williamstown is a must see in

October or after a snow fall!

 

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(It happens to also be the town of my alma matter, Williams College.)

 

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You picked a wonderful spot to be, and please do visit the campus!

 

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Andre

With adding a little more info as above stated, in NH, go north from

Conway and take the small walk into Glenn Ellis Falls. I also agree

with the Putney VT roads! I spent 5 days in that area alone!!!