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Hiking is fun and memorable throughout the year, but in the fall, it’s visually more appealing.
Fall hiking is especially nice because of cooler temperatures and the leaves changing colors. The spectacular array of colors, in every shade of red imaginable, makes the trail look otherworldly. The scenery takes on an almost painting-like quality. Even the places you are familiar will look different in autumn making it more fun and exciting for you to go hiking. Plus, there will be hardly any pesky bugs flying around to bother you. But if you’re still not convinced that hiking in the fall is a great idea, here are a few reasons why we love it, and why we think you will too.
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Here are our top 5 reasons to go fall hiking:
1) Enjoy The Vibrant Fall Colors
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Ready for a colorful show? The most obvious reason to go fall hiking is to enjoy the beauty of the colorful landscape painted in red and orange. Deciduous trees look absolutely stunning with the leaves changing their color. This makes fall (or autumn season as some may call it) a sensational time of year to explore the wilderness. Green colors yield to stunning reds, oranges, and yellows. The beautiful colors of the trees this season is something that cannot be missed. It really is time to go outside and take it all in. Hiking in fall allows you to get away from it all and truly experience the season of colorful, wild abundance.
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2) The Most Perfect Weather
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Summer is great, but the heat, humidity, and bugs that come with it can stop you from enjoying the trip outdoors. But that changes with the incoming of the autumn season. It’s like a breath of crisp fresh air with cooler temperatures and fewer bugs. You won’t have to deal with bad weather. Rainfall is often less in the early autumn than it is in the summer offering great visibility. And although the temperatures may drop low enough for a frost, the crisp air, and clear visibility is worth it.
3) No More Crowded Trails
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With destinations often quitter after the summer, you can avoid a lot of crowd simply by waiting till the fall to go hiking. Fall can add a serious touch of delight to a backpacking trip while seriously reducing the crowds. Most people finish their vacation and return back to work during autumn. So the crowded summer trails are now all yours for the taking. With the crowds no longer around, you can fully enjoy the peace of the great outdoors. When going on a hike in the fall, you will hardly run into other tourists. You get to soak in the colors and explore the wilderness without competing with the masses.
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4) Mosquitoes Are Gone
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One of the most compelling reasons to go hiking this fall is the decreasing number of bugs and mosquitoes. Isn’t that great? The air is clear of pollen, mosquitoes are no longer swarming, and you can enjoy a bug-free hike. With fewer bugs to bother you, the wilderness becomes a lot more friendly, comfortable, and inviting place to lose yourself for the weekend. If you want to avoid annoying bugs and simply enjoy the solitude and sounds of nature then you’ve to go hiking in the autumn season. You’re almost guaranteed to have a bug-free hike and not encounter any pesky bugs along the way. Not smelling like bug spray is a huge benefit of autumn hiking, don’t you think?
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5) Abundance Of Wildlife
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Grab your binoculars and head out into the wilderness this fall. Opportunities for viewing wildlife remain abundant during peak autumn months. You stand a good chance of seeing wildlife, as they get ready for the coming winter. So if seeing wildlife is a priority, take our word for it and go hiking this fall. You will have plenty of opportunities to not only see but also learn a great deal about various species of wild animals and birds. But don’t get too close or you might scare them off!
Conclusion
An aromatic and visual delight awaits you this fall. Be it camping, backpacking or hiking; autumn is the best time to enjoy the great outdoors. The cooler temperatures, vibrant landscape, and bug-free trails make for a more pleasant hike. But don’t just take my word for it. Take a hike and discover why hiking in autumn is fantastic for you. So what are you waiting for? Go out and explore some of the most amazing hiking routes nearby you during nature’s most spectacular season.
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