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I'll raise you this book. Written by an actual climate scientist who worked for Obama and he gives the facts about how the "climate reports" and "prediction models" and "consensus" are created. https://www.amazon.com/Unsettled-Climate-Science-Doesnt-Matters/dp/1950665798

call the appropraite ranger district office ahead of time and ask before you go

IME you have to look at the USFS map for the area - out west it's a MVUM (motor vehicle use map) but it's not just for vehicular traffic as many of the "roads" are definitely not suitable for any vehicle unless maybe a real off road vehicle with high clearance. But on these maps you will also...

I'll be up on the 14th, in the southern area. Maybe I will luck out and get "peak" colors.

Thanks y'all!!!

Even an hour might be pushing it and I'm just looking for about a 2hr hike MAX. Although if it's something between Concord (where I'm staying) and Rochester I might be able to hit something short after spending time taking Mom to doctor's appointments. It's mostly a mental health thing I need...

Thanks!

This is perfect! Thank you!

I'm heading up to NH next month to take care of my mom for a bit. I won't have time to go into the mountains but I would like to be able to squeeze in short hikes close to Concord just to get into nature. Trails that are 3-5 miles, whether out and back or loops (preferably) would be great. Can...

heart breaking

Well, looks like my trip is probably going to be the third week in October but it's not completely in my control. If there's still leaves in bright colors then I will be lucky.

Thanks! Just downloaded it to listen to later. While I avoid backpacking in snow/winter I do find learning through others errors or even just bad luck valuable.

a high boot will not prevent an ankle break and may actually increase the odds. I wear only trail runners after many years in boots and have better traction than in stiff boots and no longer suffer any of the pains and injuries I used to have.

I was hoping for an actual, you know, prediction, possibly by region to be included, as to the colors. I usually try to go up mid October since we moved south.

saving this post as I am planning on going to Glacier next summer