End of Season Color Report Oct 27th, 2022.

While we are clearly past our peak color in a rush this week, we don’t want to discourage folks from getting out to enjoy the weather and what still remains of the color. The bottom line is that the showy colors of the maple trees are mostly gone now and have given way to the deep golds, browns, and reds of the oaks.

At A Glance

Most of the trees that were putting on a show last weekend have gone bare in the last week’s winds and rain. You’ll still find an occasional island of bright color, (Such as around the Devil’s Lake State Park entrance road above.) but they’re thinning out quickly as well.

Devil’s Lake State Park

In the park right now the best views are from the top of the East Bluff and West Bluff trails where you can look down into the valley on the south shore or out over the distant hills which are all various shades of orange and gold right now.

Tip: The early morning sunlight really brings out the color of the oaks.

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Outside Of The Park

The same story holds true outside of the park as well. Leaves are burning out fast all around the Baraboo Hills including at Parfrey’s Glen and other popular stops. One holdout this week seems to be Durward’s Glen which still had some nice color as of yesterday. But even there, it’s going fast!

Looking for a road trip this weekend? Try our new “Drive Around Sauk County” Scenic Drive! Click here for a map and details!

Weather?

We’re expecting great fall weather with mostly sunny conditions Friday and Saturday with clouds coming in on Sunday. Temps will reach the low 60s through the weekend. Here’s one local weather report.

Have fun and stay safe out there!