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Places to See Fall Foilage Around Maryland

The leaves have already started to turn, but we still have a month before the colors peak.

Brookside Gardens


As temperatures cool and fall begins to set in, we begin to anticipate the turning of the leaves. It’s hard to pinpoint the exact time the colors will be at their peak, but the folks at Smoky Mountains National Park have made it easier. The park has created a map of the United States that uses scientific data to predict the change of the leaves by region. The leaves in Maryland are expected to be at their peak around Oct.19, 2019. So grab your camera and head to these great locations in Maryland to enjoy the leaves and snap a few pictures.


Brookside Gardens


Located in Wheaton, this 50-acre park is popular for daily walks consists of several different gardens. The main area features large trees, walking paths and a Japanese tea house. The park has numerous flower beds filled with seasonal buds and terrace with a gazebo for weddings and events. Brookside Gardens is open dawn to dusk and not pets are allowed.


Grist Mill Trail, Patapsco Valley State Park


The Grist Mill Trail is home to the swinging bridge, a suspension bridge that crosses over to Orange Grove. The trail provides stunning views and is surrounded by greenery, waterfalls and rock formations. The park is open from dusk to 10 p.m. daily. The closet access to the trail is the parking at the Avalon.


Baker Park


Baker Park is located near downtown Frederick and includes a 58-acres park of walking paths, playgrounds and a lake. The 75-year-old park has several landmarks perfect for pictures including a granite bellower and a red roof covered walking bridge. Carroll Creek runs through the park and is home to a variety of birds and wildlife.


Gwynns Falls Leakin Park

Gwynns Falls Park is a city park that features a number of landmarks from the early 1900s. The park features a ton of greenery and a 15 mile trail popular with bicyclists and hikers. The trail has nine different entrance points throughout the city that provide access and parking. The trail is maintained by the Gwynn Falls Trail Advocates.










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