Where To Find 2021's Best Fall Foliage Near Milton

MILTON, MA — Fall is here in New England and it means it's also prime time to see the colorful display nature has to offer.

As we bundle up under flannels with pumpkin spice lattes, why not take a peek at the foliage as the leaves turn to blazing reds, vibrant oranges, and sunny yellows in the Milton area.

In general, leaves are likely to peak later than usual this year because of prolonged drought conditions across a large swath of the United States. In affected states, leaves may turn from green to brown and skip the brilliant color wheel before "giving up" and falling to the ground.

No predictive tool is 100 percent accurate, but using the newly released interactive "2021 Fall Foliage Prediction Map" can give you a pretty good shot at seeing autumn leaves at the peak of their time.

To use the map, simply slide the scale to the right to see when leaves will peak in your state. Zero in on your county, and you’ll be able to decide whether it’s best to plan a northern, southern, eastern or western route.

The Milton area has some great vistas to view fall leaves — just be sure to visit the website before you head out for the latest coronavirus social distancing guidelines. Here are a few prime spots.

If you're not sure where to get the best views of the changing leaves in Massachusetts, here are some of the top places to consider:

• Walden Pond, Concord
• Blue Hills Reservation, Braintree
• Borderland State Park, Mansfield