Fort River Divisionfall foliage
No reports yet this season for Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge, Fort River Division. It usually peaks Oct 11–20.
Right now in Fort River Division · September
13days to the next fall foliage seasonusually Oct 11–20
Next 7 days
- Rain likely · up to 94% chanceThis Afternoon
National Weather Service forecast, issued Mon 1:54 PM (Eastern). Frost: a low of 36°F or less; wind: 20 mph or more; rain: 60% chance or more.
Frost near Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge, Fort River Division
First frost usually in ~1 weeks
Oct 8Average first fall frost
May 5Average last spring frost
The day a 32°F night is as likely as not, 1991–2020, at NOAA's Amherst station (4.8 mi away, 145 ft). Source ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge, Fort River Division through the year: Fall color on the ridgelines and fields Oct.
Where to see it: Fort River Birding and Nature Trail. Fully accessible mile-long loop from grassland to upland forest, with overlooks and benches.
Trees this fall (Sep 15–21). Across New England, red maple is ahead of a typical year; the rest are close to typical. Which trees turn when →
Fort River Division in pictures
How we know
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, A fall foliage tour of the Northeast (opens in a new tab) (Sep 28) · U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge, Visit Us (opens in a new tab) (Sep 28) · U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Silvio O. Conte NFWR, Trails (opens in a new tab) (Sep 28) · National Weather Service forecast and alerts (opens in a new tab) (Sep 28) · USA National Phenology Network, colored leaves observations (opens in a new tab) (Sep 28) · NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (annual/seasonal) (opens in a new tab) (Sep 27)
Questions people ask
When is peak fall foliage in Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge, Fort River Division in 2026?
There's no forecast yet. In a typical year it peaks Oct 11–20. We add the forecast as soon as one is published.
How is the fall color in Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge, Fort River Division right now?
Not now: the fall foliage season is over for this year. The next one starts in about 13 days (usually Oct 11–20).
When is the color best?
Around mid-October, according to the Fish and Wildlife Service, with views of mountain ridgelines, forests and rolling fields from the trail.Source: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, A fall foliage tour of the Northeast ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Is the trail wheelchair accessible?
Yes. The mile-long loop is fully accessible, with benches and overlooks along the way and parking at the trailhead.Sources: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge, Visit Us ↗ (opens in a new tab), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, A fall foliage tour of the Northeast ↗ (opens in a new tab)
How do I drive in?
Use the Bay Road entrance; the South Maple Street end of Moody Bridge Road is closed to vehicles.Source: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge, Visit Us ↗ (opens in a new tab)
When is it open?
Year-round, from half an hour before sunrise to half an hour after sunset.Source: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge, Visit Us ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Where are the best spots in Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge, Fort River Division?
Fort River Birding and Nature Trail: fully accessible mile-long loop from grassland to upland forest, with overlooks and benches.
What is Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge, Fort River Division like through the year?
Fall color on the ridgelines and fields (Oct).